2006
Is severe perineal damage increased in women with prior anal sphincter injury?
Edwards H, Grotegut C, Harmanli O, Rapkin D, Dandolu V. Is severe perineal damage increased in women with prior anal sphincter injury? The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2006, 19: 723-727. PMID: 17127495, DOI: 10.1080/14767050600921307.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnal sphincter lacerationObstetric anal sphincter lacerationGroup of patientsSphincter lacerationTemple University HospitalChart reviewVaginal deliveryUniversity HospitalSubsequent deliverySevere perineal damageAnal sphincter injuryRetrospective chart reviewOperative vaginal deliveryRate of recurrenceRisk of recurrenceUse of episiotomyAugmentation of laborMedical record databaseThird-degree lacerationsInitial lacerationSphincter injuryDegree lacerationsInstrumental deliverySphincter tearsMaternal diabetes
2005
Risk of Recurrence of Anal Sphincter Lacerations
Dandolu V, Gaughan J, Chatwani A, Harmanli O, Mabine B, Hernandez E. Risk of Recurrence of Anal Sphincter Lacerations. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2005, 105: 831-835. PMID: 15802413, DOI: 10.1097/01.aog.0000154160.87325.77.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAnal sphincter lacerationFourth-degree lacerationsRate of recurrenceSphincter lacerationRisk factorsInitial lacerationVaginal deliverySubsequent pregnancyPennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment CouncilFourth-degree perineal lacerationsSubsequent vaginal deliveryOperative vaginal deliveryRisk of recurrenceSignificant risk factorsThird-degree lacerationsGroup of womenSphincter tearsPerineal lacerationsHigh riskLower riskLacerationRecurrenceEpisiotomyPregnancyPatient statistics
2004
Oral Poster 12: Risk Factors for Anal Sphincter Lacerations in Pennsylvania and Risk of Recurrence in Subsequent Pregnancies
Dandolu V, Hernandez E, Harmanli O, Chatwani A. Oral Poster 12: Risk Factors for Anal Sphincter Lacerations in Pennsylvania and Risk of Recurrence in Subsequent Pregnancies. Urogynecology 2004, 10: s17-s18. DOI: 10.1097/01.spv.0000134012.63476.de.Peer-Reviewed Original Research