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Factors associated with decreased anal sphincter tone and the accuracy of forced anal examinations to detect individuals having receptive anal intercourse: an observational study

open access: yesBMJ Public Health
Introduction Forced anal examinations are used to prosecute sexual and gender minorities (SGM) in multiple countries under the presumption that decreased sphincter tone, assessed by a finger inserted into the anal canal, can detect persons practising ...
John A Schneider   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

The impact of advanced maternal age on the risk of perineal and anal sphincter injuries in nulliparous women

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective The aim of the present study was to determine whether advanced maternal age is associated with increased risk of perineal injury and obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) among primiparous women. Methods This was a retrospective cohort study of primiparous women aged 20–50 years with singleton term pregnancies in cephalic ...
Omri Dominsky   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A comparison in maternal and neonatal outcomes between mild fundal pressure and vacuum extraction for shortening the second stage of labor

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective Mild fundal pressure (MFP) and vacuum extraction (VE) are interventions used during the second stage of labor when clinical intervention is required. While VE is well established with standardized training and predictable risks, MFP remains controversial with limited comparative data. This study aimed to compare maternal and neonatal
Omri Dominsky   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

An external validation study of a practical scoring system for identifying patients at risk of pelvic floor dysfunction following childbirth

open access: yesInternational Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective To prospectively evaluate the perineal card, a risk‐based scoring system, for identifying women at increased risk of postpartum urinary incontinence (UI). Methods This prospective observational study included women without previous vaginal delivery who underwent vaginal birth at a tertiary referral center between June 2023 and ...
Martina Arcieri   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

Novel approach to a rare communicating anal canal duplication in an 11-month-old female: A case report

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2023
Background: Anal canal duplication (ACD) is a rare congenital anorectal malformation (ARM) with limited cases and surgical techniques described in the literature to date.
Alexandra Z. Agathis   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Updated ERNICA guidelines for the management of rectosigmoid Hirschsprung's disease 2025

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives To revise the 2018 European Reference Network for rare Inherited and Congenital Digestive and Gastrointestinal Anomalies (ERNICA) clinical guideline for the management of rectosigmoid Hirschsprung's disease (HSCR) based on new evidence and evolving clinical priorities, ensuring continued relevance, trustworthiness, and consistency ...
Daniel Rossi   +35 more
wiley   +1 more source

Options of biological substances application in rectal fistulas treatment (Review of the literature)

open access: yesРоссийский журнал гастроэнтерологии, гепатологии, колопроктологии, 2016
Aim of review. To present literature data of the treatment of incomplete rectal fistulas with application of biological substances. Summary. Treatment of rectal fistulas remains burning issue in coloproctology due to unsatisfactory results of surgery ...
A. M. Kuzminov   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition/North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition guidelines for treatment of functional constipation in children aged 0–18 years

open access: yesJournal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, EarlyView.
Abstract Objectives Functional constipation (FC) is common in childhood, significantly impacting quality of life. Since the 2014 international guideline, new evidence has been published, and methods on making guidelines have developed. This treatment guideline for FC in children aged 0–18 years is a collaborative effort of the European and North ...
Morris Gordon   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Utility of Pelvic Floor Therapy and Behavioral Interventions in the Neurogenic Lower Urinary Tract Dysfunction (NLUTD) Population

open access: yesNeurourology and Urodynamics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aims Neurogenic lower urinary tract dysfunction (NLUTD) describes a wide range of symptoms depending on neurologic diagnosis and the resulting bladder and sphincter dysfunction. This narrative review is designed to address the question regarding which NLUTD population benefits most from pelvic floor therapy and behavioral interventions, and ...
Sara M. Lenherr
wiley   +1 more source

Proctalgia and constipation secondary to hypertrophic polyglucosan inclusion body myopathy of the internal anal sphincter: a case report

open access: yesJournal of Medical Case Reports, 2018
Background Hereditary polyglucosan inclusion body myopathy of the internal anal sphincter is a rare cause of proctalgia fugax and constipation. Treatment options are explored.
Ioanna G Panagiotopoulou   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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