Intrapartum predictors of maternal levator ani injury.

Jessica Caudwell-Hall Ixora Kamisan AtanAndrew MartinRodrigo Guzman RojasSusanne E M LangerKalai ShekHans P Dietz

Published in: Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica (2017)

The use of forceps, a prolonged second stage, and obstetric anal sphincter tears were associated with levator avulsion. There were no associated intrapartum predictors for hiatal overdistension.

Keyphrases

pregnant women
high grade
birth weight
rotator cuff
body mass index
weight gain