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Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal 5/2009

01.05.2009 | Original Article

Sphincter tears in primiparous women: is age a factor?

verfasst von: C. Bryce Bowling, Thomas L. Wheeler II, Kimberly A. Gerten, Victoria R. Chapman, Kathryn L. Burgio, Holly E. Richter

Erschienen in: International Urogynecology Journal | Ausgabe 5/2009

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Abstract

Anal sphincter tears during vaginal delivery may result in serious sequelae. We examined whether younger primiparous patients were at increased risk for sphincter tears during vaginal delivery. Data from an obstetric automated record were analyzed. Primiparous women delivering term infants (n = 5,937) were included to test for an association between age and sphincter tear rates. Three age groups were considered: young adolescents (≤16 years), older adolescents (17–20 years), and adults (≥21 years). No significant difference was found in tear rates among age cohorts (9.2%, 8.0%, and 9.6% respectively; p = 0.12). Logistic regression modeling revealed that young adolescents were not more likely to have sphincter tears compared to older cohorts. Younger adolescents may not be at increased risk of anal sphincter tears. Decisions regarding interventions to decrease sphincter tears during vaginal delivery should not be made on the basis of maternal age alone.
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Metadaten
Titel
Sphincter tears in primiparous women: is age a factor?
verfasst von
C. Bryce Bowling
Thomas L. Wheeler II
Kimberly A. Gerten
Victoria R. Chapman
Kathryn L. Burgio
Holly E. Richter
Publikationsdatum
01.05.2009
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
International Urogynecology Journal / Ausgabe 5/2009
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Elektronische ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-008-0754-0

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