Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) include third degree lacerations, which involve the external and/or internal anal sphincter muscle, and fourth degree lacerations, which involves the rectal mucosa in addition to the anal sphincter muscles Impact of a quality improvement project to reduce the rate of obstetric anal sphincter injury: a multicentre study with a stepped-wedge design Obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) is a common complication of childbirth and can be associated with potential life-changing consequences, the morbidity of which often directly affects maternal wellbeing and mental health [Extracted from the article] Copyright of International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics is the property of John Wiley & Sons, Inc and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use This abstract may be abridged No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract (Copyright applies to all Abstracts )
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