Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIs) in Israel: A Review of the Incidence and Risk Factors
Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIs) following vaginal deliveries are the main reason for subsequent development of anal incontinence in women. The diagnosis of such tears is crucial for treating and preventing such a grave sequela. The reported rate of OASIs in Israel was between 0.1% and 0.6%...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Rambam Health Care Campus
2017-04-01
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| Series: | Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal |
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| Online Access: | http://www.rmmj.org.il/issues/33/721/manuscript |