Anal Sphincter Injury, Obstetrics Trauma
Conditions
Keywords
OASI, Faecal incontinence, Obstetric anal sphincter injury, MRI
Brief summary
There is around 60 000 births annually in Finland. Around 1-5% of all vaginal deliveries in Finland complicate in a Grade III- IV perineal tear. Because the diagnosis of a sphincter lesion after birth can be challenging the total amount of women having obtained a sphincter lesion could be even grater. The aim of our study is to compare different tools in the diagnosis of obstetric anal sphincter injury. In doing so the investigators hope to achieve early diagnosis of this pathology and thus facilitate early treatment of a possible sphincter defect.
Detailed description
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Interventions
OTHERMagnetic resonance imaging
The extent of obstetric anal sphincter injury will be evaluated using MRI, endoanal ultrasound and anal manometry
Sponsors
Medtronic
University of Turku
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Women with OASI
Exclusion criteria
Under 18
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Comparison of MRI and endoanal ultrasound in diagnosis of obstetric anal sphincter injury | 6 months to 1 year | Comparison of anal sphincter characteristics (length, thickness at 3 and 9 o'clock) and placement of the possible rupture with both imaging modalities |
Outcome results
None listed