COMPARISON OF VICRYL RAPIDE VERSUS CHROMIC CATGUT SUTURE IN EPISIOTOMY REPAIR

Abstract

Objective: To assess the efficacy of Vicryl Rapide versus Chromic Catgut sutures in episiotomy repair, with an emphasis on post-partum discomfort and wound healing at 48 hours, 7 days, and 42 days.

Methods: Over a six-month period, a randomized controlled experiment was undertaken at the Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics, National Hospital in Lahore. Sixty primigravida women who had mediolateral episiotomy were randomly randomized to receive Vicryl Rapide (Group A) or Chromic Catgut (Group B) for perineal healing. Pain was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), and wound healing was examined at predetermined intervals using the REEDA scale.

Results: Initial findings and prior studies indicate that Vicryl Rapide is related with significantly lower pain levels and better wound healing than Chromic Catgut. The study strategy seeks to replicate these findings in a local cohort while adjusting for variables like as age, parity, and standardized wound assessment.

Conclusion: The study aims to provide robust data on the best suture material for episiotomy repair, potentially influencing clinical practice toward better maternal outcomes.