Risk factors for obstetrical anal sphincter lacerations
Dandolu V, Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Floro C, Gaughan J, Hernandez E. Risk factors for obstetrical anal sphincter lacerations. International Urogynecology Journal 2005, 16: 304-307. PMID: 15809773, DOI: 10.1007/s00192-005-1297-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInstrumental vaginal deliveryAnal sphincter lacerationVaginal deliveryRisk factorsSphincter lacerationSphincter tearsObstetrical anal sphincter lacerationLarge population-based databaseFourth-degree perineal lacerationsVacuum-assisted vaginal deliveryRisk of lacerationAnal sphincter injuryModifiable risk factorsAnal sphincter tearsAssisted vaginal deliveryDegree perineal lacerationsPopulation-based databaseFourth-degree lacerationsUse of episiotomyImportant risk factorSphincter injuryCesarean sectionDegree lacerationsInstrumental deliveryPerineal lacerations