Abstract:Perineal rupture is a tear that occurs in the perineum during labour. Perineal rupture occurs in almost all first deliveries and is not uncommon in subsequent deliveries. The occurrence of perineal rupture is caused by maternal factors (parity, birth spacing and baby's weight), improper delivery leadership, history of delivery. Forceps extraction, vacuum extraction, device trauma and episiotomy. Perineal rupture occurs in almost all first deliveries and is not uncommon in subsequent deliveries. This case study… Show more
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