A modified surgical approach to women with obstetric anal sphincter tears by separate suturing of external and internal anal sphincter. A modified approach to obstetric anal sphincter injury

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Long-term results after obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) are poor. We aimed to improve the long-term outcome after OASI by lessening symptoms of anal incontinence.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>In a prospective...

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Main Authors: Jernetz Mats, Lindqvist Pelle G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2393/10/51