Forceps and vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery resulted in similar rates of postpartum anal sphincter damage

2004 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 12-13 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 86 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-122
Author(s):  
Jan Dvořák ◽  
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Jaromír Mašata ◽  
Kamil Švabík ◽  
Alois Martan

Overview Objective: The aim of our study is to clarify the problems of OASI (obstetric anal sphincter injuries) and anal incontinence and prevention of this injury. Methods: Review of articles in peer reviewed journals with the usage of Google Scholar function and PubMed. Conclusion: OASI is a severe injury which is more commonly associated with assisted vaginal delivery. This injury cannot be fully prevented, but its incidence can be averted by the usage of selective mediolateral episiotomy, or by other precautionary moves in high risk patients. The treatment of anal incontinence after OASI requires a complex approach and thorough examination. At first delivery, OASI is not a stern indication for caesarean section in accordance with current state of knowledge. Keywords: OASI – sphincter injury – anal incontinence – assisted vaginal delivery – vacuum-extraction – forceps


2001 ◽  
Vol 80 (9) ◽  
pp. 830-834 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Willem De Leeuw ◽  
Mark E. Vierhout ◽  
Piet C. Struijk ◽  
Wim C. J. Hop ◽  
Henk C. S. Wallenburg

2001 ◽  
Vol 80 (9) ◽  
pp. 830-834 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan Willem De Leeuw ◽  
Mark E. Vierhout ◽  
Piet C. Struijk ◽  
Wim C. J. Hop ◽  
Henk C. S. Wallenburg

2002 ◽  
Vol 45 (8) ◽  
pp. 1004-1010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jan-Willem de Leeuw ◽  
Mark E. Vierhout ◽  
Piet C. Struijk ◽  
Hajo J. Auwerda ◽  
Dirk-Jan Bac ◽  
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Talia Friedman ◽  
Daniel Shai ◽  
Menachem Alcalay ◽  
Edward Ram ◽  
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2001 ◽  
Vol 97 (5) ◽  
pp. 770-775 ◽  
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A. B. WILLIAMS ◽  
C. I. BARTRAM ◽  
S. HALLIGAN ◽  
J. A. SPENCER ◽  
R. J. NICHOLLS ◽  
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