Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury Detection Using Impedance Spectroscopy with the ONIRY Probe

• Published in: Applied sciences Vol. 11; no. 2; p. 637
• Main Authors: Młyńczak, Marcel, Rosoł, Maciej, Spinelli, Antonino, Dziki, Adam, Wlaźlak, Edyta, Surkont, Grzegorz, Krzycka, Magda, Pająk, Paulina, Dziki, Łukasz, Mik, Michał, Borycka-Kiciak, Katarzyna
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 01.01.2021
• Subjects: Anorectal; Classification; Clinical medicine; Clinical trials; Complications; Diagnostic systems; Disease; Electromyography; Feasibility studies; Fecal incontinence; Feces; Impedance; Impedance spectroscopy; Injuries; Learning algorithms; Machine learning; Methods; new technology; non-invasive diagnostics; obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI); Obstetrics; ONIRY Probe; Oversampling; Patients; Perineum; Post-production processing; Postpartum period; Rectum; Spectroscopy; Spectrum analysis; Sphincter; Statistical analysis; Trauma; Ultrasonic imaging; Ultrasound; Womens health

Anal sphincter injuries occurring during natural deliveries are often a reason for severe complications, including fecal incontinence. Currently, approximately 80% of these injuries remain unrecognized. Therefore, it is crucial to focus on finding a way to diagnose such injuries as early as possible...