Review of available national guidelines for obstetric anal sphincter injury

Obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIs) are the most severe form of perineal trauma with potentially devastating effects on a mother's quality of life. There are various national guidelines available for their management. The aim of this study was to review and compare recommendations from published national guidelines regarding management and prevention of OASI.We searched the PUBMED, EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL and COCHRANE databases from...