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Impact of episiotomy on anal incontinence following second- to fourth-degree perineal tears-A cohort study.

Josefsson ML; Uustal E; Sohlberg S; Ekéus C; Lampa E; Jonsson M · 2026 · Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica

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Abstract (excerpt)

Introduction Anal incontinence can have a significant negative impact on quality of life. The leading cause of anal incontinence among women of child-bearing age is obstetric-related perineal injury. The objective of this study was to…

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Metadata source: Europe PMC · DOI 10.1111/aogs.70124