Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS): using transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) for detecting, visualizing and monitoring the healing process

Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS): using transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) for detecting, visualizing and monitoring the healing process

Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to examine whether OASIS, and its extent, can be confirmed or excluded using transperineal ultrasound (TPUS). A further objective of this study was to monitor the healing process over a period of 6 months and to establish a connection between the sonographi...

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Main Authors: Anna-Lena Stickelmann, Lieven Nils Kennes, Miriam Hölscher, Charlotte Graef, Tomas Kupec, Julia Wittenborn, Elmar Stickeler, Laila Najjari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-08-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Transperineal ultrasound
Obstetric anal sphincter injury
Third-degree perineal tear
Anal sphincter injuries
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01915-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-01915-7

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