The suturing of a 2nd degree laceration can be undertaken using various techniques. The aim is always to re-establish the anatomy of the pelvic floor.
The contents of the chapter are as follows:
- Anaesthetics (local infiltration and pudendal block is demonstrated)
- Suturing using a continuous technique
- Suturing using a mixed suturing technique
- Healing in the postnatal period
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International guidelines for professional treatment
The recommendations for suturing techniques and suture materials are in accordance with evidence-based guidelines from RCOG (Green-top 29).
These are supported by a Cochrane Review from 2007.
