Levator ani morphology and function in women who have sustained obstetric anal sphincter injuries.
CONCLUSIONS: Operative vaginal delivery was a risk factor for levator injury in women with OASIs, and levator injury was associated with a weaker pelvic floor muscle contraction. Special attention is recommended for women with OASI and levator injury as they would be at high risk of future pelvic floor disorders. The benefits of implementation of an intensive, focused and structured pelvic floor rehabilitation program needs to be evaluated in these women. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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Source: The Ultrasound Review of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Category: Radiology Authors: Volløyhaug I, Taithongchai A, van Gruting I, Sultan A, Thakar R Tags: Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol Source Type: research
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