Intrapartum predictors of maternal levator ani injury

ConclusionsThe use of forceps, a prolonged second stage, and obstetric anal sphincter tears were associated with levator avulsion. There were no associated intrapartum predictors for hiatal overdistension.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica - January 23, 2017 Category: OBGYN Authors: Jessica Caudwell ‐Hall, Ixora Kamisan Atan, Andrew Martin, Rodrigo Guzman Rojas, Susanne Langer, Kalai Shek, Hans Peter Dietz Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research