Clinical Trial: Primary Repair of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIS) by Surgeons (PROS Study)
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Primary Repair of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIS): a Survey of Emergency Surgeons' Experience
Brief Summary:
Third- or fourth-degree perineal tears, collectively known as Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries or OASIS, may occur following a vaginal birth.OASIS may have catastrophic consequences, including anal incontinence.Satisfactory primary repair of OASIS is prudent in reducing the risk of maternal morbidity.Although Obstetricians are typically involved in the acute repair of OASIS, General Surgeons may be called to assist in cases of severe anatomical disruption.The investigators have constructed a survey to explore the…
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