The role of fetal head circumference in the formation of obstetric anal sphincter injuries following vacuum deliveries among primiparous women.

Raanan MeyerAmihai RottenstreichMoran ShapiraMenachem AlcalayEdward RamYoav YinonGabriel Levin

Published in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2020)

Sonographic large fetal HC is associated with OASIS occurrence during VAD. The only modifiable predictor of OASIS detected was mediolateral episiotomy, found to be protective against OASIS.

Keyphrases

optic nerve
body mass index
pregnant women
polycystic ovary syndrome
risk assessment
pregnancy outcomes
body weight
adipose tissue
physical activity
breast cancer risk
skeletal muscle