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Anal-Sphincter Disruption during Vaginal Delivery

19931,524 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Abdul H. Sultan · St Mark's Hospital

Michael A. Kamm

Christopher N. Hudson

Clive I. Bartram

Abstract

Occult sphincter defects are common after vaginal delivery, especially forceps delivery, and are often associated with disturbance of bowel function.

Topics & Keywords

Pelvic floor disorders treatments Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Surgical site infection prevention

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 329, Issue 26, pp. 1905-1911

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199312233292601

Field-Weighted Citation Impact: 19.24

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