Classification and management of extensive obstetric perineal injuries in the Czech and Slovak Republics.

Abstract

Objective: To assess the classification, repair, and follow up of extensive obstetric perineal injuries in the Czech and Slovak Republics. Methods: A survey conducted in 2009 using questionnaires distributed to obstetric departments regarding classification and management of obstetric perineal injuries.

Keywords

• Anal sphincter laceration
• Antibiotic prophylaxis
• Obstetric perineal injuries
• Postpartum care
• Vaginal delivery
• anal-sphincter injuries
• urinary-incontinence