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Incidence and risk factors for secondary failure after acute obstetric sphincter injury repair – an audit of 239 women

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The rate of secondary failure after obstetric sphincter injury repair is unknown, with the literature reporting rates ranging from 0.1% to 53%. We aimed to perform an audit to identify… Click to show full abstract

The rate of secondary failure after obstetric sphincter injury repair is unknown, with the literature reporting rates ranging from 0.1% to 53%. We aimed to perform an audit to identify the rate and risk factors for failure of sphincter repair in a cohort of postpartum women using endoanal ultrasound (EAUS) and manometry, assessing the risk factors and impact of these events.

Keywords: repair; risk factors; sphincter injury; secondary failure; obstetric sphincter

Journal Title: Colorectal Disease
Year Published: 2022

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