All India Congress of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 04–08 Jan 2009 · Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

Objective : To evaluate the efficacy of vicryl rapide for repair of episiotomy wound and a comparative study with chromic No. 1. Material and Methods : 100 women who had sustained mediolateral episiotomy were selected and divided into two groups of 50 each. In group A, chromic No. 1 was used as episiotomy material and in group B Vicryl Rapide was used. Mucosal layer stitched by continuous suture muscle layer by interrupted suture while skin by interrupted vertical mattress suture. Both groups were assessed after 3 days, 15 days and 2 months postpartum.