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Comparison of perineal morbidity between biologic mesh reconstruction and primary closure following extralevator abdominoperineal excision: a systematic review and meta-analysis
AimExtralevator abdominoperineal excision (ELAPE) for rectal cancer leaves a greater perineal defect which might result in significant perineal...
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The evolution of levator ani muscle trauma over the first 9 months after vaginal birth
Introduction and hypothesisThe objective was to investigate the evolution of levator ani muscle (LAM) trauma over the first 9 months after birth and...
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Abdominal, perineal, and genital soft tissue reconstruction with pedicled anterolateral thigh perforator flaps
BackgroundPedicled perforator flaps have become a contemporary alternative to muscle flaps for soft tissue reconstruction as they have reduced donor...
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A one-stop perineal clinic: our eleven-year experience
Introduction and hypothesisThe perineal clinic is a dedicated setting offering assessment for various childbirth-related presentations including...
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Obstetric risk factors for anal sphincter trauma in a urogynecological population
Introduction and hypothesisObstetric anal sphincter tears are the single major modifiable risk factor for anal incontinence (AI) in women. We...
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Perineal Post-related Vulvar Necrosis: A Rare Case Series and Review of Literature
Vulvar necrosis is a rare complication after lower limb fractures and hip surgeries either due to direct damage to internal pudendal artery or...
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Risk factors for perineal and vaginal tears in primiparous women – the prospective POPRACT-cohort study
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to estimate the incidence of second-degree perineal tears, obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI), and high...
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Evaluation of the efficacy of perineal urethrostomy for patients with anterior urethral stricture: insights from surgical and patient-reported outcomes
PurposeTo examine the efficacy of perineal urethrostomy (PU) in patients with anterior urethral stricture.
MethodsPatients who underwent PU for...
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2D pelvic floor ultrasound imaging in identifying levator ani muscle trauma agrees highly with 4D ultrasound imaging
Introduction and hypothesisThe objective was to evaluate the agreement between 2D and 4D translabial ultrasound (TLUS) technique in showing levator...
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In vivo measurement of the elastic properties of pelvic floor muscles in pregnancy using shear wave elastography
ObjectiveWe aimed to investigate changes in the elastic properties of levator ani muscle (LAM) and external anal sphincter (EAS) during pregnancy...
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Correction to: One Plus One Equals Two—will that do? A trial protocol for a Swedish multicentre randomised controlled trial to evaluate a clinical practice to reduce severe perineal trauma
An amendment to this paper has been published and can be accessed via the original article.
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Perineal Ectopic Testis (PET): Ignorance is “Not” a Bliss
Perineal ectopic testis is very rare variant of testicular mal-descendence. We report a case of perineal testis in a 22-year-old athlete presenting...
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Family medicine physician identification of obstetric lacerations: a US national survey
Introduction and hypothesisWe evaluated family medicine obstetric providers’ identification and categorization of vaginal delivery lacerations in the...
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Pelvic floor healing milestones after obstetric anal sphincter injury: a prospective case control feasibility study
Introduction and hypothesisSevere perineal tears can predict bothersome pelvic floor disorders later in life. We have a poor understanding of pelvic...
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Three-year functional outcome after open pelvic fracture treatment: a retrospective case series from a level I trauma center
PurposeOpen pelvic fractures have high mortality rates, and survivors may have ongoing functional deficits from severe trauma and invasive...
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Metrics of perineal support (MOPS) study
BackgroundManual perineal protection (MPP) is an intrapartum intervention suggested to protect perineal integrity during childbirth. Proper execution...
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Pilot study: pudendal neuromodulation combined with pudendal nerve release in case of chronic perineal pain syndrome. The ENTRAMI technique: early results
Introduction and hypothesisChronic perineal pain syndrome due to pudendal nerve im**ement is difficult to diagnose and to treat. All the known...
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Female pediatric and adolescent genitalia trauma: a retrospective analysis of the National Trauma Data Bank
PurposePediatric genitalia injury represents 0.6% of all pediatric trauma. It is crucial for providers to understand whether pediatric patients are...
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Surgical management of paediatric pelvic fractures: a prospective case series and early experience from a level one Egyptian trauma centre
PurposeWe aimed to report our early experience treating paediatric pelvic fractures (PPF) surgically, reporting on indications, outcomes, and...
