Role of blunt suture needle in episiotomy repair at uncomplicated vaginal deliveries in reducing glove perforation rate: a randomized controlled trial.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of blunt suture needles for episiotomy repair at uncomplicated vaginal deliveries in reducing glove perforation rate.

Methods: This was a prospective randomized controlled trial wherein 300 nulliparous women with uncomplicated vaginal deliveries were randomized to episiotomy repair with either blunt or sharp suture needles. Patient demographics and clinical variables were collected.