Techniques for Repair of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries

Conclusions and Relevance Long-term sequelae, including pain, dyspareunia, and fecal incontinence, significantly impact quality of life for many patients who suffer OASISs and may be avoided if evidence-based guidelines for recognition and repair are utilized. Target Audience Obstetricians and gynecologists, family physicians. Learning Objectives After completing this activity, the learner should be better able to state risk factors for OASISs, accurately diagnose OASISs, provide a framework for operative repair of OASISs, and describe the short- and long-term implications of OASISs for the patient.
Source: Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey - Category: OBGYN Tags: CME Articles Source Type: research