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ArticleBMC pregnancy and childbirth2019

Obstetrical and epidemiological factors influence the severity of anal incontinence after obstetric anal sphincter injury.

France Joris, Irene Hoesli, Andre Kind, Jean Jacques Ries, Tilemachos Kavvadias

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Article in BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 authors at 1 institution in 2 countries.

France JorisDepartement of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Irene HoesliDepartement of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Andre KindDepartement of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Jean Jacques RiesDepartement of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Tilemachos KavvadiasDepartement of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Basel, Basel, Switzerland. tilemachos.kavvadias@usb.ch.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1846-0510
University Hospital of Basel · CH

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundObstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) is one of the most severe obstetrical complications. Although risk factors for OASI have been identified, little is known about various parameters that can influence symptoms' severity. The aim of this study is to explore whether obstetrical and epidemiological factors can have an effect on the severity of symptoms after OASI.

methods11.483 deliveries between January 2010 and December 2014 were reviewed, and data from 88 women with OASI are presented.

resultsThe only statistically significant differences between symptomatic and asymptomatic women were age (p = 0.02), body mass index (p = 0.04) and the use of forceps (p = 0.04). Women with more severe symptoms were more likely to have received oxytocin during the second stage of labor (p = 0.03) and had shorter delivery to follow-up interval (p = 0.008).

conclusionsModifiable factors such as use of forceps and oxytocin should be taken into consideration in clinical practice.

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AdultAnal CanalDelivery, ObstetricFecal IncontinenceFemaleHumansObstetric Labor ComplicationsPregnancyPuerperal DisordersRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexAnal incontinenceChildbirthObstetric anal sphincter injuryPerineal tears

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