Risk of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries after Labor Induction

Risk of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries after Labor Induction

Background: Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASI) are associated with significant morbidity. Data regarding induction of labor (IOL) and risk of OASI is conflicting. The objective of this study is to evaluate if IOL increases the odds of OASI when compared to spontaneous labor. Methods: This is a...

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Main Authors: Melissa A. Salinas, Savita Potarazu, Sara Rahman, Do H. Lee, Lydia Deaton, Julia Whitley, Devin Hill, Kharastin L. Chea-Howard, Ciara Bryson, Charelle M. Carter-Brooks
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
Series:Reproductive Medicine
Subjects:
obstetric anal sphincter injury
obstetric laceration
postpartum
induction of labor
maternal morbidity
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-3897/5/3/15

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