Agnieszka Nowosielska-Ogórek

Mrs. Agnieszka Nowosielska-Ogórek


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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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PGPatrycja Kinga Głoćko
Patrycja Kinga Głoćko
SJSylwia Janczak
Sylwia Janczak
ANAgnieszka Nowosielska-Ogórek
Agnieszka Nowosielska-Ogórek
WPWiktoria Patora
Wiktoria Patora
OWOlga Wielgoszewska
Olga Wielgoszewska
ACAneta Cymbaluk-Ploska
Aneta Cymbaluk-Ploska
Perineal injuries are a common complication of vaginal delivery, affecting 75–85% of women. This review examines current knowledge on risk factors, classification, treatment, and quality of life impacts. Risk factors are divided into maternal, foetal, and labour-related categories. Treatment depends on injury severity. First-degree tears can be managed conservatively, with skin glue or suturing—preferably with synthetic absorbable sutures to reduce pain and infection risk. Second-degree tears and episiotomies respond best to continuous non-locking sutures, improving healing, and minimizing postpartum pain. Severe third- and fourth-degree tears require specialised surgical techniques, such as the overlay method for anal sphincter repair, which improves faecal continence. Proper preoperative care, including antibiotics and anaesthesia, enhances outcomes. Episiotomy is controversial; selective use based on clinical indications is recommended over routine practice. Research shows no significant long-term benefits compared to spontaneous tears, and links episiotomy to psychological distress and negative body image. Preventative strategies, like perineal massage and warm compresses during labour, may reduce the risk of severe trauma, particularly in first-time mothers. Perineal trauma can have lasting physical and psychological effects, impacting sexual function, continence, and mental health. Proper diagnosis, treatment, and postpartum care are essential. Future studies should aim to standardise care protocols and explore long-term outcomes to enhance patient quality of life.