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Perineal Echography in the Delivery Room for the Detection of Anal Lesions
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nīmes
Summary
The main objective of this study is to compare the rate of anal incontinence (measured by the Wexner score, qualitative and quantitative (\> 4)) at 3 months post partum among primiparas with vaginal tears ≥ 2nd degree who receive a sphincter injury screening at delivery by conducting a sphincter ultrasound in the delivery room versus a similar group of women who do not benefit from screening.
Official title: Perineal Echography in the Delivery Room for the Detection of Anal Lesions Among Primiparous Mothers: a Randomized Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
111
Start Date
2011-09
Completion Date
2014-03
Last Updated
2026-05-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Perineal ultrasound
Perineal ultrasound is performed after delivery in order to better detect sphincter lesions.
Locations (2)
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Nîmes
Nîmes, Gard, France
CHU de Montpellier
Montpellier, France