Prevention of Labour-Associated Pelvic Floor Injuries – What is Known for Sure

Abstract In order to avoid pelvic floor injuries a caesarean section is on the one hand often requested by the pregnant women and, on the other hand, offered by obstetric staff. For both forms of delivery, comprehensive risk-benefit analyses should be carried out before deciding in favour of the sur...

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Published inGeburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde Vol. 72; no. 9; pp. 804 - 808
Main Authors Franz, H. B.G., Erxleben, C., Franz, A., Hofmann, R.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Stuttgart · New York Georg Thieme Verlag KG 01.09.2012
Subjects
Review
Inkontinenz
Genitalprolaps
incontinence
genital prolapse
Beckenbodenschädigung
pelvic floor injuries
Entbindungsmodus
delivery method
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Summary:Abstract In order to avoid pelvic floor injuries a caesarean section is on the one hand often requested by the pregnant women and, on the other hand, offered by obstetric staff. For both forms of delivery, comprehensive risk-benefit analyses should be carried out before deciding in favour of the surgical procedure. The present brief review summarizes the current evidence on the avoidance of pelvic floor injuries.
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ISSN:0016-5751
1438-8804
DOI:10.1055/s-0032-1315355