Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS): using transperineal ultrasound (TPUS) for detecting, visualizing and monitoring the healing process

• Main Authors: Anna-Lena Stickelmann (Author), Lieven Nils Kennes (Author), Miriam Hölscher (Author), Charlotte Graef (Author), Tomas Kupec (Author), Julia Wittenborn (Author), Elmar Stickeler (Author), Laila Najjari (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Purpose The aim of this study was to examine whether OASIS, and its extent, can be confirmed or excluded using transperineal ultrasound (TPUS). A further objective of this study was to monitor the healing process over a period of 6 months and to establish a connection between the sonographi...