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Keywords
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Obstetric anal sphincter injury Bowel dysfunction Management |
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Target Audience
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Urogynaecologists, Gynaecologists, Obstetricians, Colorectal Surgeons, Physiotherapists, Continence Nurses, Midwives |
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Aims and Objectives
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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 |