Perineal Tear: Causes, Treatment, Prognosis
Brief overview Causes and risk factors: Usually birth injury, rapid delivery, large child, interventions during delivery, e.g. use of forceps or suction cup (vacuum extraction), insufficient perineal protection, very firm tissue Symptoms: pain, bleeding, swelling, possibly bruising (hematoma). Diagnosis: Visible injury, examination of deeper tissue injuries with the help of a vaginal speculum (speculum) Treatment: … Perineal Tear: Causes, Treatment, Prognosis
