Fourth degree perineal tears: surgical repair technique in 10 steps.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jogoh.2021.102151
Abstract: Obstetrical anal sphincter injury (OASIS) may lead to significant comorbidities, including anal incontinence, rectovaginal fistula, and pain. A correct repair is required to avoid improper healing, as a persistent defect in the external anal sphincter… read more here.
Keywords: fourth degree; repair technique; surgical repair; degree perineal ... See more keywords
"Taken by surprise" - Women's experiences of the first eight weeks after a second degree perineal tear at childbirth.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.midw.2020.102748
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study explores women's experience of having a second degree perineal tear and related consequences to daily life during the first eight weeks after childbirth. METHOD Written responses to open-ended questions in a questionnaire… read more here.
Keywords: eight weeks; perineal tear; second degree; tear childbirth ... See more keywords
Detailed classification of second‐degree perineal tears in the delivery ward: an inter‐rater agreement study
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DOI: 10.1111/aogs.14369
Abstract: Second‐degree perineal tears can vary widely as to the extent of trauma, which may be relevant for women's pelvic floor health postpartum. However, the short‐ and long‐term consequences of second‐degree perineal tears are poorly understood,… read more here.
Keywords: perineal tears; second degree; rater agreement; classification ... See more keywords
Anthropometric Features and Third-Fourth Degree Perineal Tears
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DOI: 10.3390/jpm13030545
Abstract: The main objective of this study was to evaluate the association between maternal and fetal anthropometric characteristics and third- and fourth-degree perineal tears. This retrospective cohort study considered all consecutive pregnancies from 2011 to 2017… read more here.
Keywords: perineal tears; third fourth; degree perineal; bmi ... See more keywords