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Mesenchymal stem cells can improve anal pressures after anal sphincter injury

open access: yes, 2013
Objective.Fecal incontinence reduces the quality of life of many women but has no long-term cure. Research on mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based therapies has shown promising results. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate functional recovery after
Penn, Marc   +6 more
core   +1 more source

Occurrence of wound infections after perineal tears and perineal assessment in postpartum care: A prospective cohort study

open access: yesActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Perineal wound infections requiring medical intervention were rare. Half of the participants had their tears inspected at the 6‐week follow‐up, while many who were not preferred an assessment. Our data reveal a discrepancy between women's preferences for perineal assessments and the clinical rationale for conducting them concerning wound infections ...
Jeanette Risløkken   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Clinical study on rectum manometry in infants with congenital megacolon

open access: yesHuli yanjiu, 2004
Objective: to evaluate both the anal and rectal function of infants with congenital megacolon by using perfusion manometry technique, to provide a basis for clinical diagnosis and treatment of congenital megacolon.
王学勤   +4 more
doaj  

Obstetric Characteristics and Functional Outcomes in Women with Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury

open access: yesJournal of Nepal Health Research Council
Background: Obstetric anal sphincter injury is a complication of vaginal delivery, if left untreated, causes significant maternal morbidities; urinary problems and fecal/ flatus incontinence.
Shree Prasad Adhikari   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mode of Vaginal Delivery: A Modifiable Intrapartum Risk Factor for Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury

open access: yesObstetrics and Gynecology International, 2015
The aim of this study was to analyze the comparative risks of this anal sphincter injury in relation to the type of intervention in vaginal delivery.
Marta Simó González   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Exoanal ultrasound of the anal sphincter: normal anatomy and sphincter defects [PDF]

open access: yes, 1997
To describe the sonographic appearance of normal anal sphincter anatomy and sphincter defects evaluated with a conventional 5 MHz convex transducer placed on the perineum. Design Prospective, single-blind study.
Schuessler, Bernhard   +3 more
core   +1 more source

The socioeconomic burden of pelvic floor disorders

open access: yesActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Pelvic floor disorders can have a negative influence on a woman's well‐being, quality of life, working ability, and sexual function and also prevent many women from participating in recreational activities. The global costs of PFDs to health care systems and society are enormous. Abstract Pelvic floor disorders (PFDs) such as pelvic organ prolapse (POP)
Ian Milsom   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Induction of labor versus cesarean section after 36 + 0 weeks in twin pregnancy: A review of maternal and neonatal outcomes

open access: yesActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Women with a twin pregnancy who undergo induction of labor or elective cesarean section at term are comparable for blood loss but with higher admissions to the neonatal unit. Abstract Introduction Our aim was to assess maternal and perinatal morbidity associated with induction of labor (IOL) and elective cesarean section (ECS) in uncomplicated twin ...
Joanna Gent   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Asian-White disparities in obstetric anal sphincter injury: a systematic review and meta-analysisAJOG Global Reports at a Glance

open access: yesAJOG Global Reports
OBJECTIVE: Obstetrical anal sphincter injury describes a severe injury to the perineum and perianal muscles after birth. Obstetrical anal sphincter injury occurs in approximately 4.4% of vaginal births in the United States; however, racial and ethnic ...
Meejin Park, BSc   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Fecal incontinence from early pregnancy to 12 months postpartum: A longitudinal cohort study from Tuscany

open access: yesActa Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
In this study, a large longitudinal survey of pregnant women was conducted in Tuscany, assessing fecal incontinence from early pregnancy to 12 months postpartum using the Wexner scale. Panel regression models identify key sociodemographic, clinical, obstetric, and care pathway determinants of symptom severity and occurrence. Abstract Introduction Fecal
Amerigo Ferrari   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

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