Cesarean section versus forceps-assisted vaginal birth: it's time to include pelvic injury in the risk-benefit equation.
Farrell
Scott A
SA
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Isaak Walton Killam Health Centre, Halifax, NS. scott.farrell@iwk.nshealth.ca
D001003:Anal Canal / Q000293:injuries*; D002585:Cesarean Section; D004841:Episiotomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D005113:Extraction, Obstetrical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005414:Flatulence / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D009772:Obstetrical Forceps / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011247:Pregnancy; D012307:Risk Factors