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  • Title: Obstetric anal sphincter injury following previous vaginal delivery.
    Author: Chill HH, Karavani G, Lipschuetz M, Berenstein T, Atias E, Amsalem H, Shveiky D.
    Journal: Int Urogynecol J; 2021 Sep; 32(9):2483-2489. PubMed ID: 34100977.
    Abstract:
    INTRODUCTION AND HYPOTHESIS: Obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) is a debilitating complication of vaginal delivery. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for OASI in women with a previous vaginal delivery. We further attempted to detect specific risk factors for severe OASI in this subgroup. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective cohort study between 2003 and 2019. The study group included women who had a singleton, live, vertex, vaginal delivery at term and who also had at least one previous vaginal delivery. The control group included women with at least one previous vaginal delivery without OASI. General medical history, obstetric history, and ante-, intra- and post-partum data were collected and compared between groups. RESULTS: Following implementation of the inclusion criteria, 79,176 women were included. Allocation to study groups was according to OASI occurrence: 135 patients (0.2%) had a third- or fourth-degree perineal tear, while 79,041 patients (99.8%) had no such injury. Multivariate analysis revealed that one previous vaginal delivery, birthweight ≥ 3900 g (90th percentile), vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery and episiotomy were associated with increased risk of OASI. Comparison of more severe OASI (3C and 4th-degree) cases to the control group showed similar results with the addition of prolonged second stage and younger age to risk factors associated with severe OASI while episiotomy was no longer significant. CONCLUSION: In women with a previous vaginal delivery, one vs. two or more previous vaginal deliveries, increased birthweight, vacuum-assisted vaginal delivery and episiotomy are risk factors for OASI.
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