Substantial Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury during Vacuum Assisted Delivery: An Obstetrical Issue or Device Related?

Yoav BaruchRonen GoldHagit EisenbergHadar AmirYariv YogevAsnat Groutz

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2022)

Vacuum-assisted instrumental intervention is a significant risk factor for OASIS and especially for deeper tears, independent of other maternal and obstetric risk factors.

Keyphrases

risk factors
pregnant women
randomized controlled trial
pregnancy outcomes
birth weight
rotator cuff
body mass index