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Episiotomy - series: Normal anatomy

Episiotomy - seriesIllustrations:

Normal anatomy

Indication

Aftercare

The external female genitalia include the labia, the opening to the vaginal canal, and the clitoris. During birth, the vaginal canal expands to let the baby through.

Update Date: 5/6/2007

Updated by: Rachel A. Lewis, MD, FAAP, Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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