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Impact of episiotomy on anal incontinence following second‐ to fourth‐degree perineal tears—A cohort study

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
In over 12 000 Swedish primiparous women, anal incontinence was more common after severe perineal tears. Episiotomy did not raise the overall risk except for a slight increase in gas incontinence after second‐degree tears. Encouragingly, symptoms improved across all types of tears during the first‐year postpartum.
Mette L. Josefsson, Eva Uustal, Sara Sohlberg, Cecilia Ekéus, Erik Lampa, Maria Jonsson   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Self‐reported pelvic floor dysfunction 12 months after an obstetric anal sphincter injury in relation to maternal body mass index

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Self‐reported dyspareunia one year after an obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) is less common among overweight and obese women than in normal weight. The risk for anal incontinence does not differ between the BMI groups one year after an OASI, while the risk for UI increases with increasing BMI.
Linda Hjertberg, Eva Uustal, Marie Blomberg, Sofia Pihl   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outcomes of Implementation of Sacral Nerve Stimulation in Incontinent Patients in Shiraz

Advanced Biomedical Research, 2019
Background: Fecal incontinence is a common disorder in old age; however, it may not threaten life, but it can cause morbidity and many problems. Sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) is a minimally invasive surgical procedure performed by chronic electrical ...
Alimohammad Bananzadeh, Seyed Vahid Hosseini, Ahmad Izadpanah, Alireza Izadi, Hajar Khazraei, Mozhdeh Zamani, Faranak Bahrami   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Female pelvic floor protection—Where do we have to go?

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Long lasting improvement of women's health needs that all professions involved in pregnancy, birth, postpartum rehabilitation and diagnostics and treatment of pelvic floor disorders gather together to increase pelvic floor protection. Abstract Pelvic floor protection has a growing awareness and importance in long lasting strategies to provide female ...
Miriam Deniz, Luisa Wirth, Kathrin Beilecke, Ralf Tunn, Markus Huebner   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Causes and assessment of faecal incontinence

, 1999
Faecal incontinence remains a taboo subject and patients frequently conceal their symptoms, because of fear and embarrassment. Sensitive and appropriate assessment will encourage people to seek advice and treatment if required. This article discusses the
Chelvanayagam, Sonya
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Fecal incontinence after total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer—impact of potential risk factors and pelvic intraoperative neuromonitoring

World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2020
Background Fecal incontinence frequently occurs after total mesorectal excision for rectal cancer. This prospective study analyzed predictive factors and the impact of pelvic intraoperative neuromonitoring at different follow-up intervals.
Daniel W. Kauff, Yvonne D. S. Roth, Rika S. Bettzieche, Werner Kneist   +3 more
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Pelvic floor symptoms and quality of life 1 year postpartum in Swedish primiparous women—A follow‐up of a randomized controlled trial

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
In this follow‐up of a randomized controlled trial including 1911 primiparous women with a vaginal birth, minor and major second‐degree tears were not associated with pelvic floor dysfunction 1 year postpartum. OASI was associated with colorectal–anal symptoms, whereas episiotomy was associated with vaginal symptoms affecting body image.
Malin Edqvist, Cecilia Häggsgård, Pia Teleman, Gunilla Tegerstedt, Gunilla Ajne, Susann Ullén, Helena Tern, Karin Ängeby, Hannah G. Dahlen, Christine Rubertsson   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Age‐related long‐term effects of vaginal delivery, pregnancy, and sphincter injury on anal continence: A matched cohort study

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
Long‐term fecal incontinence was more common and severe after two vaginal deliveries and twice as high following obstetric anal sphincter injury. An age‐related increase in fecal incontinence appeared after two vaginal deliveries but was not observed after cesarean delivery or in nulliparas.
Ida E. K. Nilsson, Jwan Al‐Mukhtar Othman, Jennie Larsudd‐Kåverud, Sigvard Åkervall, Mattias Molin, Ian Milsom, Maria Gyhagen   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Three‐dimensional endoanal ultrasound measurements for the assessment of perineal body size in a cohort of Swedish nulligravidae

Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, EarlyView.
We provide normative data on perineal body dimensions in nulliparous women using high‐resolution 3D ultrasound. These findings enhance anatomical understanding and may support clinical assessment of perineal integrity in women. Abstract Introduction Despite the perineal body's important functional role, few studies have specifically evaluated its size ...
Emilia Rotstein, Nina Rose, Marianne Starck, Hedvig Engberg   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Anal Incontinence in Chronic Total Perineal Rupture : A Case Report

Andalas Obstetrics and Gynecology Journal
Objective: Obstetric anal sphincter injury is a complication of vaginal delivery that, if inadequately managed, can lead to total perineal rupture and fecal incontinence, significantly impacting a patient's quality of life.
Roby Putrama, Yulia Margaretta Sari, Bobby Indra Utama   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source