Association and Outcome of the Primary Repair of Obstetric Perineal Injuries

To study the association and outcome of the primary repair obstetric perineal injures. Design: Cross sectional study. Methods: Patients presenting with third and fourth degree tears were included, factors associated with injures were studied. Primary repair was performed and outcome was looked after three months of repair. Results: Sixty Four (64) patients were studied in 18 months 59% were having their first pregnancy. Instrumental deliveries an macrosomia are strong associations. Primary repair with end to end approximation was done which was successful. Conclusion: Prevention is important Mediolateral episiotomy and skill of instrumental deliveries can minimize the risk of obstetrics perineal injures.