title: Prevention of Labour-Associated Pelvic Floor Injuries - What is Known for Sure.
abstract: In order to avoid pelvic floor injuries a caesarean section is on the one hand often requested by the pregnant women and, on the other hand, offered by obstetric staff. For both forms of delivery, comprehensive risk-benefit analyses should be carried out before deciding in favour of the surgical procedure. The present brief review summarizes the current evidence on the avoidance of pelvic floor injuries.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, Klinikum Braunschweig, Braunschweig.
authors.forename: H B G
authors.initials: HB
authors.lastname: Franz
authors.affiliation: Charite - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Erxleben
authors.affiliation: Charite - Universitätsmedizin, Berlin.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Franz
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Gynäkologie und Geburtshilfe, Klinikum Braunschweig, Braunschweig.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hofmann
keywords: delivery method; genital prolapse; incontinence; pelvic floor injuries