Perineal tear operation note

OPERATION NOTE OPERATION Repair of third-degree perineal tear SURGEON Dr. Emily Carter ANAESTHETIST Dr. John Smith ANAESTHETIC General anaesthetic INDICATION The patient, a 28-year-old female, experienced a third-degree perineal tear during vaginal delivery. FINDINGS The tear extended through the perineal muscles and involved the anal sphincter complex. PROCEDURE - Anaesthesia method: General anaesthetic was administered. - Patient positioning: The patient was placed in the lithotomy position. - Preoperative preparation: The perineal area was cleaned and draped in a sterile manner. - Step-by-step account of the procedure: The tear was identified and the edges were freshened. The anal sphincter was repaired using interrupted sutures. The perineal muscles were approximated with absorbable sutures. The vaginal mucosa was closed with continuous sutures. - Medications administered: Prophylactic antibiotics were given intravenously. - Complications encountered and management: No complications were encountered during the procedure. - Closure technique: The skin was closed with subcuticular sutures. - Post-procedure examination: The repair was checked for hemostasis and integrity. - Estimated blood loss: Approximately 150 ml. PLAN The patient will be monitored in the recovery room for 2 hours. Pain management will include oral analgesics. The patient is advised to avoid straining and to follow up in 2 weeks for a wound check.