Occurrence and risk factors for second-degree perineal tears: A prospective cohort study using a detailed classification system.

Marthe Dalevoll MacedoJeanette RisløkkenTuva HalleMarie Ellström EnghFranziska Siafarikas

Published in: Birth (Berkeley, Calif.) (2024)

The occurrence of second-degree tear subcategories was 16.3% for 2A tears, 9.1% for 2B tears, and 6.6% for 2C tears. Factors related to perineal anatomy increased the odds for experiencing a second-degree tear in a more severe subcategory.

Keyphrases

rotator cuff
risk assessment
early onset