Primary repair of obstetric anal sphincter laceration: A randomized trial of two surgical techniques

Article Abstract:

Surgical techniques for the primary repair of obstetric and sphincter lacerations are compared. The results reveal no difference in anal incontinence symptoms, physical examination, or translabial ultrasonography findings between the 2 groups.

United States, Care and treatment, Methods, Women, Clinical trials, Women's health, Fecal incontinence, Obstetrics, Obstetrical surgery

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Vasopressin as an etiologic factor for infection in gynecologic surgery: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial

Article Abstract:

Vasopressin does not increase the risk of infection when it is used to reduce bleeding after a hysterectomy, according to a study of 117 women. Vasopressin constricts blood vessels and is also used to stop bleeding from esophageal varices.

Health aspects, Infection, Prevention, Hemorrhage, Hysterectomy, Vasopressin, Vasopressins, Complications

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A prospective cohort study of women after primary repair of obstetric anal sphincter laceration

Article Abstract:

It may be difficult to surgically repair a laceration of the anal sphincter that occurs during childbirth. In a study of 15 such women, 40% continued to have fecal incontinence despite surgery.

Complications and side effects, Surgery, Childbirth, Delivery (Childbirth), Anus

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