Severe perineal lacerations during vaginal delivery: the University of Miami experience

Article Abstract:

An episiotomy is not the only risk factor for perineal lacerations during childbirth. Other risk factors include older age, larger than normal baby, and assisted vaginal delivery. The perineum is the area between the vagina and the rectum.

Perineum

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Racial differences in severe perineal lacerations after vaginal delivery

Article Abstract:

Asian women have the highest risk of developing severe cuts after childbirth, especially if they have an episiotomy, according to a study of 3,487 deliveries that resulted in severe cuts between the vagina and rectum. Severe cuts were also more likely in women whose doctor used forceps or a small vacuum device to help delivery the baby. Babies who were larger than normal were also more likely to cause cuts.

Demographic aspects, Wounds

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Urinary complications of Miami pouch: trend of conservative management

Article Abstract:

Non-surgical methods may be effective in managing the urinary complications of a Miami pouch. The Miami pouch is a surgical technique used to create an artificial bladder in cancer patients who have had their bladder and possibly other abdominal organs removed. In a study of 77 patients who had a Miami pouch, the most common complications were obstruction of the ureters, difficult catheterization to remove urine from the pouch, and kidney infection. Eighty percent were treated non-surgically, with stents, balloon dilatation, catheters and antibiotics.

Care and treatment, Cancer patients, Urologic diseases, Urogenital diseases

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