Perineal trauma management and follow-up: Are we meeting the standard of care?

Background: Birth-related third- and fourth-degree perineal trauma is common and associated with short- and long-term complications.

Aim: To conduct a review of clinical audits investigating management of women with perineal trauma.

Materials And Methods: We identified all audits undertaken in eight New Zealand public hospitals between 2005 and 2014 that investigated whether women with birth-related third- and fourth-degree perineal trauma were receiving care according to clinical guidelines.