Impact on Postpartum Anal Incontinence of an Educational Program for Delivery Room Staff
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Observational Study
Anal Incontinence
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 1,000 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Strasbourg, France · Other
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About This Trial
Obstetric anal sphincter injuries are a source of significant short-term (pain, bleeding, infection, suture dehiscence), medium-term (anorectovaginal fistulas, sexual dysfunction), and long-term (anal incontinence in 30-60% of cases) morbidity. However, they are underdiagnosed and sometimes poorly repaired due to technical difficulties, the use of inappropriate surgical techniques, or a lack of aw…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult women (≥18 years old)
* who gave birth vaginally at Strasbourg University Hospital in the 3 months prior to and 3 months following the training of delivery room staff at both maternity wards
* Singleton pregnancy
* Live birth
Exclusion Criteria:
* Multiple pregnancy
* …
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