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Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) are serious complications from vaginal deliveries that can lead to long-term issues such as fecal incontinence. The document discusses the epidemiology, risk factors, clinical significance, and management of OASIS, highlighting that certain obstetric factors like prolonged labor and episiotomy increase the risk. Recommendations for future deliveries in women with a history of OASIS include careful counseling on the risks of subsequent vaginal deliveries versus cesar
- Author
- Mitzy Sahian Ochoa Romero
- Language
- EN