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Obstetric high vaginal laceration

Laceração vaginal alta isolada, de origem obstétrica

Category

Definition

An injury characterised by a laceration in the upper third area of the vagina. This injury is caused by or subsequent to the process of (or any intervention related to) pregnancy, or labour and delivery.

Inclusions

  • Laceration of vaginal wall without mention of perineal laceration
  • high vaginal obstetrical instrument injury

Index Terms

Obstetric high vaginal lacerationlaceration of high vaginal wall, complicating deliveryLaceration of vaginal wall without mention of perineal lacerationhigh vaginal obstetrical instrument injury