A Comparative Study of Episiotomy Suturing with Vicryl Rapide and Chromic Catgut and its Outcome
Abstract: Background: Episiotomy is a common obstetric procedure performed to prevent severe perineal tears during childbirth. The choice of suture material for episiotomy repair plays a crucial role in postoperative outcomes, including pain, wound healing, and patient satisfaction. This study aims to compare the effectiveness and outcomes of two commonly used suture materials, Vicryl Rapide and Chromic Catgut, in episiotomy repair. Method: All the pregnant women in labour admitted in labour room of our tertiary care centre, 2000 patients satisfying the inclusion and exclusion criteria were taken and were equally assigned in one of the groups for episiotomy and suturing was done using either of the materials-Vicryl Rapide or chromic catgut. Outcomes were assessed over a six-week postpartum period, focusing on parameters such as pain levels, wound healing, infection rates, and the need for additional analgesia. Pain was measured using a visual analog scale (VAS) at 24 hours, 7 days, and 6 weeks postpartum. Results: The Vicryl Rapide group reported significantly lower pain scores at all time points compared to the Chromic Catgut group (p
Keywords: Episiotomy, Vicryl Rapide, Chromic Catgut, Analgesia, Visual analog scale, Postpartum
How to Cite?: Dr. Ashlesha Madhusudan Khobragade, Dr. Vikas Devkare, "A Comparative Study of Episiotomy Suturing with Vicryl Rapide and Chromic Catgut and its Outcome", Volume 14 Issue 1, January 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1122-1124, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR241231070207, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR241231070207