How did episiotomy rates change from 2007 to 2014? Population-based study in France.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since the 2000s, selective episiotomy has been systematically recommended worldwide. In France, the recommended episiotomy rate in vaginal deliveries is less than 30%. The aims of this study were to describe the evolution of episiotomy rates between 2007 and 2014, especially for vaginal deliveries without instrumental assistance and to assess individual characteristics and birth environment factors associated with episiotomy.

Methods

This population-based study included all hospital discharge abstracts for all deliveries in France from 2007 to 2014. The use of episiotomy in vaginal deliveries was identified by one code in the French Common Classification of Medical Procedures. The episiotomy rate per department and its evolution is described from 2007 to 2014. A m

SUBMITTER: Goueslard K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5987447 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature