ReviewInternational urogynecology journal2012
Can pelvic floor injury secondary to delivery be prevented?
Review in International urogynecology journal, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 42 citations in OpenAlex.
- From Mesh to Modern Therapies: An Updated Narrative Review on Urogenital Prolapse.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Pelvic floor structural changes during the first singleton pregnancy and the risk factors of stress urinary incontinence.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2025Article
- Effects of Oxytocin for Induction and Augmentation of Labor on Pelvic Floor Symptoms and Support in the Postpartum Period.Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgery · 2021Article
- Postnatal pelvic floor muscle stiffness measured by vaginal elastometry in women with obstetric anal sphincter injury: a pilot study.International urogynecology journal · 2020Article
- Effect of different delivery modes on the short-term strength of the pelvic floor muscle in Chinese primipara.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2018Article
- The Epidemiology of Pelvic Floor Disorders and Childbirth: An Update.Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America · 2016Review
- Predicting Birth-Related Levator Ani Tear Severity in Primiparous Women: Evaluating Maternal Recovery from Labor and Delivery (EMRLD Study).Open journal of obstetrics and gynecology · 2014Article
- Prevention of Labour-Associated Pelvic Floor Injuries - What is Known for Sure.Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2012Article
- Can pelvic floor injury secondary to delivery be prevented? Comment.International urogynecology journal · 2012Article
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Abstract
The number of women suffering from pelvic floor disorders (PFD) is likely to grow significantly in the coming years with a growing older population. There is an urgent need to investigate factors contributing to the development of PFD and develop preventative strategies. We have reviewed the literature and analyzed results from our own study regarding the association between delivery mode, obstetrical practice and fetal measurements, and damage to the pelvic floor. Based on our findings, we have suggested a flowchart helping the obstetrician to conduct vaginal delivery with minimal pelvic floor insult. Primiparity, instrumental delivery, large fetal head circumference, and prolonged second stage of delivery are risk factors for PFD. Pelvic floor integrity should always be seriously considered in every primiparous woman. All efforts should be aimed at minimizing any insult, which might have a significant impact on the woman's pelvic integrity and future quality of life.
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