Infection After Perineal Laceration Repair Quiz
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Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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Have a fever
Lump in the space between the genitals and anus
Pain in the butt
Fever then no fever then fever again
Mass in the perineum
Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)
Buttock pain
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What is Infection After Perineal Laceration Repair?
When delivering a baby vaginally, it is common to have a tear in the perineum (the area between the anus and vulva). Depending on the type of tear, they can require stitches to repair and take some time to heal. Due to the good blood supply in that area, most of these will heal well and have no complications. Sometimes however, the stitches and wound may become infected, causing the area to be red, swollen, and painful. The wound may also open up as a result.
Typical Symptoms of Infection After Perineal Laceration Repair
Pain in the space between the genitals and anus (perineum)
Within two months after childbirth
Fever
Lump in the space between the genitals and anus (perineum)
Buttocks pain
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Infection After Perineal Laceration Repair
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Do you feel pain in the perineum?
Are you within two months after childbirth?
Do you have a fever?
Do you feel any lumps between the genital and anus?
Do you have pain in your buttocks?
Treatmentof Infection After Perineal Laceration Repair
Treatment will depend on the type of tear and infection. Sometimes they can be treated with cleaning the area and starting antibiotics. In some cases, if there is a buildup of pus, a procedure may be needed to drain it. If the wound opens up, it may require more surgery to fix it.
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References
ACOG Practice Bulletin
https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-bulletin/articles/2018/09/prevention-and-management-of-obstetric-lacerations-at-vaginal-delivery
NIH
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30134424/
OBG Project
https://www.obgproject.com/2022/04/08/prevention-and-management-of-obstetric-lacerations-at-vaginal-delivery/
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Reviewed By:
Ravi P. Chokshi, MD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN), Critical Care)
Current Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellow with Dual board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Critical Care Medicine. | 5+ years experience managing a general Ob/Gyn practice and working in the Intensive Care Unit. | Previously Physician Lead of a large single specialty practice with 8 Physicians and 10+ Advanced practitioners. | Member of the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine Patient education committee. | Frequent Medscape Consult contributor.
Seiji Kanazawa, MD, PHD (Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN))
Dr. Kanazawa graduated from the Niigata University Faculty of Medicine and received his Ph.D. from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine. He is working on the front line of the General Perinatal Center, including the Tokyo Tama General Medical Center and the National Center for Research in Fertility Medicine, where he provides maternal and fetal care and undertakes clinical research. At Ubie, Dr. Kanazawa has been designing the Ubie AI Symptom Checker and has taken on the role of general obstetrics and gynecology consultation at FMC Tokyo Clinic by providing fetal ultrasound and prenatal consultation.
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