Risk Factors for Anal Sphincter Damage During Vaginal Delivery
- Conditions
- Anal Sphincter InjuryFecal Incontinence
- Interventions
- Other: 3D transperineal Ultrasound
- Registration Number
- NCT01310426
- Lead Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
- Brief Summary
Vaginal delivery may cause various levels of damage to the anal sphincter. According to the literature, one third - two third of women diagnosed with 3rd degree rupture during vaginal delivery suffer from fecal incontinence. This has an adverse effect on the quality of life. Different risk factors such as: first births, instrumental delivery, high birth weight, prolonged second stage, epidural anesthesia etc. were assessed and found to be associated with anal sphincter disruption. The purpose of this study is to assess risk factors for anal sphincter disruption by new methods such as three-Dimensional transperineal ultrasound (3D transperineal US).
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 33
- First Delivery
- Vaginal Delivery
- Birthweight > 3000
- Singleton pregnancy
- Anal sphincter disruption before birth
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description anal sphincter damage 3D transperineal Ultrasound After assessing women after vaginal delivery, a comparison will be made between those with anal sphincter damage and those women without.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Anal sphincter damage up to one year after vaginal birth Anal Sphincter Damage wil be assessed by usin 3D transperineal US in women after vaginal delivery
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Hadassah Medical Organization
🇮🇱Jerusalem, Israel