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Mediolateral episiotomy significantly reduces the risk of obstetric-associated anal sphincter injury (OASIS) in women who deliver via vacuum extraction

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  1. Correspondence to: Dr Adil E Bharucha, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA; bharucha.adil{at}mayo.edu
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Bharucha AE, Prichard D
Mediolateral episiotomy significantly reduces the risk of obstetric-associated anal sphincter injury (OASIS) in women who deliver via vacuum extraction
BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine 2014;19:155.

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  • First published March 25, 2014.
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October 25, 2017

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