Reducing obstetric anal sphincter injuries using perineal support: our preliminary experience.

Madhu NaiduAbdul H SultanJoanna C Roper

Published in: International urogynecology journal (2016)

This interventional study showed that perineal support during vaginal delivery can reduce the risk of major OASIs. With sustained reinforcement of this intervention programme, we anticipate a further reduction in OASI rates.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
pregnant women
study protocol
clinical trial
double blind