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SECOND DEGREE OBSTETRIC LACERATION [1 record]

Record 1 2004-01-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Genitals
  • Pregnancy
DEF

An obstetric laceration of the perineum which involves the skin, vaginal mucosa, and underlying fascia and musculature but does not involve the anal sphincter or extend into the rectal canal.

Key term(s)
  • second degree obstetric laceration

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organes génitaux
  • Grossesse
OBS

Cette rupture est en général presque médiane, plus souvent le long du bord du releveur droit.

Spanish

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