Episiotomy to prevent obstetric anal sphincter injury

J. van Bavel

Episiotomy to prevent obstetric anal sphincter injury

Research output: PhD Thesis › Phd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

Obstetric injury of the anal sphincter (OASI) is a serious consequence of vaginal childbirth. Women with OASI have an increased risk for anal incontinence in later life. In this thesis, we identified subgroups of women at a higher risk for OASI and analysed the association of a mediolateral episiotomy (MLE) and OASI. For all analyses, we used population-based data from the

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors	Roovers, Johannes, Supervisor Mol, Bernardus, Supervisor de Leeuw, Jan W., Co-supervisor, External person Ravelli, Anita, Co-supervisor
Award date	28 Jun 2024
Print ISBNs	9789464699234
Publication status	Published - 2024

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