ArticleInternational urogynecology journal2023
Correlation of anorectal symptoms and endoanal ultrasound findings after obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS).
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- Mode of Subsequent Delivery After Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIs).International urogynecology journal · 2026Review
- Role of Ultrasound in the Evaluation of Women with Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries: Narrative Review.International urogynecology journal · 2026Review
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Abstract
introductionObstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) predispose to development of anorectal symptoms that affect women's quality of life.
methodsA retrospective cohort study was conducted for all women with singleton vaginal deliveries who had a primary OASIS repair and attended the Postpartum Perineal Clinic between July 1st 2017 and December 31st 2020. This study was approved by the Research Ethics Board. The purpose of this study was (1) to determine correlation between endoanal ultrasound (EAUS) findings and anorectal symptoms quantified by the St. Mark's Incontinence Score (SMIS), (2) to determine the incidence of residual anal sphincter defects, and (3) to determine the rate of clinical overdiagnosis of OASIS. Pearson correlation coefficient was used to assess correlation between anorectal symptoms and EAUS findings.
resultsA total of 247 participants with clinical diagnosis of OASIS met the inclusion criteria. A 3rd-degree tear was identified in 126 (51.0%) and 4th-degree tear was identified in 30 (12.1%) participants. In participants with sonographic evidence of OASIS, there was a statistically significant weak positive correlation between the size of residual defect and SMIS for both external anal sphincter (EAS) (r = .3723, p < .0001) and internal anal sphincter (IAS) (r = .3122, p = .0180). Residual defect in the anorectal sphincter of greater than 1 hour (> 30°) in width was present in 64.3% participants with 3rd-degree tear and 86.7% participants with 4th-degree tear. The rate of overdiagnosis was 36.8%.
conclusionThe size of residual defect of EAS and IAS has a weak positive correlation with anorectal symptoms, emphasizing the importance of EAUS for counselling regarding mode of subsequent delivery.
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