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(O71.4) Obstetric high vaginal laceration
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647 625 in individuals diagnosis obstetric high vaginal laceration confirmed
312 deaths with diagnosis obstetric high vaginal laceration
Diagnosis obstetric high vaginal laceration is diagnosed Prevalent in Women Only
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Men receive the diagnosis obstetric high vaginal laceration
0 (No mortality)Died from this diagnosis.
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647 625
Women receive the diagnosis obstetric high vaginal laceration
312 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease obstetric high vaginal laceration - Men aged 0 and Women aged 25-29
No Cases of the Disease Obstetric high vaginal laceration identified in Men
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-14, 55-69, 75-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 15-54, 70-74
Disease Features obstetric high vaginal laceration
Absence or low individual and public risk
Obstetric high vaginal laceration - what does this mean
Obstetric high vaginal lacerations occur during childbirth when the baby's head is too large for the mother's birth canal, resulting in tissue tears in the upper portion of the vagina. these lacerations can be caused by either the baby's head or the forceps used to assist in delivery.
What happens during the disease - obstetric high vaginal laceration
Obstetric high vaginal laceration is caused by a combination of factors, including an oversized baby, a short or narrow birth canal, and/or a difficult delivery. during childbirth, the baby's head can cause the soft tissue of the vagina to stretch, tear, or rip, resulting in a laceration of the vaginal wall. other factors that may increase the risk of laceration include prolonged labor, the use of forceps or vacuum extraction, and the use of epidural anesthesia.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination of the patient
- Ultrasound scan
- Pelvic examination
- Colposcopy
- Biopsy of the affected area
- Blood tests to check for infection
- CT scan or MRI scan
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To treat the obstetric high vaginal laceration.
- Administer antibiotics to prevent infection.
- Perform suturing to repair the laceration.
- Provide patient with pain relief medication.
- Provide patient with instructions for post-operative care.
- Instruct patient to avoid sexual intercourse until laceration is healed.
- Instruct patient to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activities.
- Monitor patient's condition to ensure proper healing.
5 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Obstetric high vaginal laceration - Prevention
To prevent obstetric high vaginal laceration, it is important to practice good perineal care during labor, including proper positioning, adequate lubrication, and perineal massage. additionally, episiotomy may be used judiciously to prevent severe lacerations. it is also important to ensure that the delivery is not too fast or too slow, and that the baby is delivered with minimal force.