Surgical repair and follow-up of chronic 4th degree obstetric perineal tear (total perineal defect) in 2 centres in eastern Africa

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2021
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International Urogynecology Journal
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Fourth-degree perineal tear occurs in up to 0.2% of vaginal deliveries. In limited resource communities, women often deliver in local villages without facilities to repair obstetric anal sphincter injuries. These fourth-degree tears heal by secondary intention and result in total perineal defects. The aim of the study is to present medium-term follow-up of a large number of women following repair of chronic fourth-degree tear.
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Fourth-degree perineal tear, Total perineal defect, Follow-up
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Goh, J. T., Natukunda, H., Singasi, I., Kabugho, E., Browning, A., & Krause, H. G. (2021). Surgical repair and follow-up of chronic 4th degree obstetric perineal tear (total perineal defect) in 2 centres in eastern Africa. International Urogynecology Journal, 32(9), 2437-2442.https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-021-04841-8
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https://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/8276
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