Pubovisceral muscle and anal sphincter defects in women with fecal or urinary incontinence after vaginal delivery

ConclusionsThe study data demonstrate that half of the women had combined defects of PVM and sphincter. There were correlations between anatomical abnormalities including the anal sphincter and/or pubovisceral muscle defects with decrease in the anal pressures and increased severity of FI.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research