| Consensus-based recommendation 4.E10 | |
|---|---|
| Expert consensus | Level of consensus +++ |
| For 4th degree perineal tears, the anorectal epithelium should be repaired using an end-to-end technique and atraumatic sutures should be used, preferably 3-0 sutures. | |
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