Postpartum perineal wound infection and its effect on anal sphincter integrity: Results of a prospective observational study
Abstract Introduction Perineal wound infection can affect tissues at superficial, deep, and organ space levels. Women with obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) are at risk of infection; however, no study to date has investigated if infection can extend to affect the anal sphincter integrity. Th...
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| Main Authors: | Nicola Adanna Okeahialam, Ranee Thakar, Abdul H. Sultan |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2023-04-01
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| Series: | Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1111/aogs.14515 |
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