| Keywords | obstetric anal sphincter injury bowel dysfunction management |
| Target Audience | Urogynaecologists, gynaecologists, obstetricians, colorectal surgeons, physiotherapists, continence nurses, midwives |
| Aims and Objectives | Aim:
The aim of this course is to learn how to evaluate and manage bowel dysfunction following obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASIS). Objectives:
At the end of the workshop the participants should be able to: - Understand the anatomy and physiology of the pelvic floor including the anal sphincter complex
- Recognise and classify OASIS following endoanal ultrasound assessment
- Understand anorectal physiology following OASIS
- Identify and evaluate bowel dysfunction following OASIS
- Learn how to set up a dedicated one-stop OASIS clinic and manage subsequent deliveries
- Learn about the role of Physiotherapy management of bowel dysfunction following OASIS
- Understand the long-term consequences of OASIS
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