Subclinical Anal Sphincter Injuries Following Instrumental Delivery–A Physiological Analysis: A Pilot Study

Introduction: Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIS) has been reported in up to 25% patients and occult OASIS has been reported in up to 1.2%. Instrumental delivery has been considered a risk factor for OASIS. Aim: To compare the anal sphincter functions as assessed by Anorectal Manometry (ARM)...

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Main Authors: Girisha Balaraju, Shiran Shetty, Chandana Seetharama Bhat, Cannanore Ganesh Pai, Deeksha Pandey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2017-10-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:http://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/10780/30484_CE(RA1)_F(T)_PF1(SK_BT_AP)_PFA(AA_SS).pdf