A randomized clinical trial comparing primary overlap with approximation repair of third-degree obstetric tears
American Journal of Obstetrics and GynecologyPublished 1 November 2000
Myra Fitzpatrick, Michael Behan, P. R. O’Connell, Colm O’Herlihy
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The outcome after primary repair of third-degree obstetric tear was similar whether an approximation or an overlap technique was used, although two thirds of women had ultrasonographic evidence of residual anal sphincter damage irrespective of the method of repair.
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The outcome after primary repair of third-degree obstetric tear was similar whether an approximation or an overlap technique was used. Overall symptomatic outcome was good, although two thirds of women had ultrasonographic evidence of residual anal sphincter damage irrespective of the method of repair.
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