Predictive factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) in nulliparous women: systematic review and meta-analysis.
Bram PacketA-S PageL CattaniJ BosteelsJan A DeprestJ RichterPublished in: Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2023)
Given there was ultrasound evidence of structural damage to the AS in 26% of women who first delivered vaginally, clinicians should have a low threshold of suspicion. Our systematic review identified several predictive factors for this. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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