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Obstetric risk factors for anorectal dysfunction after delivery: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Author(s) -
Laura Cattani,
Liesbeth Neefs,
Jan Y Verbakel,
Jan Bosteels,
Jan Deprest
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
international urogynecology journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.933
H-Index - 92
eISSN - 1433-3023
pISSN - 0937-3462
DOI - 10.1007/s00192-021-04723-z
Subject(s) - medicine , odds ratio , childbirth , vaginal delivery , pelvic floor dysfunction , meta analysis , obstetrics , constipation , episiotomy , fecal incontinence , caesarean section , confidence interval , pregnancy , risk factor , pelvic floor , gynecology , surgery , genetics , biology
Pregnancy and childbirth are considered risk factors for pelvic floor dysfunction, including anorectal dysfunction. We aimed to assess the effect of obstetric events on anal incontinence and constipation after delivery.

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