perineotomy

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Noun1.perineotomy - surgical incision into the perineum
surgical incision, incision, section - the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
episiotomy - surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vagina and so facilitate delivery during childbirth
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EpisiotomiePerineotomieScheidendammschnitt
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Kahn reported that one PC patient who underwent perineotomy for vaginal stenosis still experiences significant dyspareunia.
Posterior Colporrhaphy Bests Transanal Repair
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