Open AccessCloacal type defect of the anal canal following an obstetric anal sphincter trauma
Author(s) -
Stavros Sofoklis,
Papapanagiotou Ioannis K.,
Zacharakis Dimitrios,
Migklis Kyriaki,
Mantzioros Rafail,
Domali Ekaterini,
Chatzipapas Ioannis,
Drakakis Peter,
Rodolakis Alexandros
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4309
Subject(s) - medicine , anal sphincter , anal canal , fecal incontinence , surgery , sphincter , external anal sphincter , vaginal delivery , internal anal sphincter , pregnancy , rectum , biology , genetics
Neglected severe obstetric anal sphincter injuries may result in fecal incontinence. It is of paramount importance to identify such injuries at the time of vaginal delivery and have appropriate surgical training for optimal anatomical restoration of the perineal structures.