Anal Incontinence After Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injury

Incidence and Risk Factors for Anal Incontinence After Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injury

Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injury is an identified risk factor for anal incontinence. The mechanisms and the risk factors for anal incontinence in Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injury women are not well known.

Anal incontinence in such women is not well documented and probably underestimated. Cohort studies estimated that up to 53% of Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injury women are incontinent but that most of them does not complain their doctor.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Childbirth between 2005 January 1st and 2019 December 31th
• Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injury -≥ 18 y

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients' refusal
• lost of view or deceased
• anal incontinence before the Obstetrical Anal Sphincter Injury