Risk factors associated with severe perineal lacerations during vaginal delivery: a 10-year propensity score-matched observational studyAJOG Global Reports at a Glance

• Main Authors: Valentina Laurita Longo, MD, MSc (Author), Emmanuel N. Odjidja, MSc (Author), Bruno A. Zanfini, MD (Author), Stefano Catarci, MD (Author), Brigida Carducci, MD (Author), Gaetano Draisci, MD (Author), Antonio Lanzone, MD, PhD (Author), Elisa Bevilacqua, MD, PhD (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BACKGROUND: Severe perineal lacerations are rare obstetrical complications in high-income countries. However, the prevention of obstetric anal sphincter injuries is crucial because of their long-term consequences on a woman's digestive function, sexual-mental health, and well-being. The probabi...