Obstetrical and epidemiological factors influence the severity of anal incontinence after obstetric anal sphincter injury

Obstetrical and epidemiological factors influence the severity of anal incontinence after obstetric anal sphincter injury

Abstract Background Obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) is one of the most severe obstetrical complications. Although risk factors for OASI have been identified, little is known about various parameters that can influence symptoms’ severity. The aim of this study is to explore whether obstetrical...

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Main Authors: France Joris, Irene Hoesli, Andre Kind, Jean Jacques Ries, Tilemachos Kavvadias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Obstetric anal sphincter injury
Anal incontinence
Perineal tears
Childbirth
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12884-019-2238-2

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