Infection After Perineal Laceration Repair Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 14, 2022
What is infection after perineal laceration repair?
Sometimes, there are inevitable tears around the vagina after delivery, which needs to be repaired with stitches. Occasionally, the stitches and wounds may get infected, causing the area to be red, swollen and painful. The wound may also open up as a result.
Symptoms of infection after perineal laceration repair
Pain in the space between the genitals and anus (perineum)
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Questions your doctor may ask to check for infection after perineal laceration repair
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose infection after perineal laceration repair
Do you feel pain in the space between the genitals and anus?
Are you currently breastfeeding?
Treatment for infection after perineal laceration repair
Treatment is with antibiotics. In some cases if there is accumulation of pus, a procedure may be needed to drain it.
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Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
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Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD
Obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN)
National Center for Child Health and Development, Japan