• Profile
Close

Prevalence and predictors of anal incontinence 6 years after first delivery

Neurourology and Urodynamics Oct 18, 2018

Johannessen HH, et al. - Experts sought to explore the prevalence and predictors of anal incontinence (AI) experienced 6 years after first delivery. While 21% experienced AI 6 years after first delivery, findings suggested a significant reduction in the prevalence of AI from late pregnancy. Increase in the risk of AI was observed in relation to a higher focus on modifiable risk factors for AI, such as BMI, OASIS, and history of PFDs, but it may be beneficial in reducing incontinence problems the short-and long-term. Moreover, they noted an association of long-term AI with instrumental first delivery and sustaining a perianal tear grade three or four at first delivery.

Go to Original
Only Doctors with an M3 India account can read this article. Sign up for free or login with your existing account.
4 reasons why Doctors love M3 India
  • Exclusive Write-ups & Webinars by KOLs

  • Nonloggedininfinity icon
    Daily Quiz by specialty
  • Nonloggedinlock icon
    Paid Market Research Surveys
  • Case discussions, News & Journals' summaries
Sign-up / Log In
x
M3 app logo
Choose easy access to M3 India from your mobile!


M3 instruc arrow
Add M3 India to your Home screen
Tap  Chrome menu  and select "Add to Home screen" to pin the M3 India App to your Home screen
Okay