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Record 1 2012-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Obstetric Surgery
  • Pregnancy
DEF

The incision of the vulvar orifice during delivery to avoid laceration of the perineum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie obstétrique
  • Grossesse
DEF

Section du périnée au cours de l'expulsion.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Cirugía obstétrica
  • Embarazo
DEF

Incisión quirúrgica en la vulva que se practica en ciertos partos para facilitar la salida del feto y evitar desgarros en el periné.

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