Objective Long‐term data regarding risks associated with tension‐free vaginal tapes (TVT)
are sparse, and where available are limited to small numbers. We analyse patient‐reported …

Introduction Fatal antepartum fetomaternal hemorrhage is a relatively uncommon clinical
presentation, though one that appears quickly and without warning. The pathophysiology of …

Introduction Isolated rectal buttonhole tears are a rare obstetric complication and so there is
a lack of consensus for their management. The current case series reviews the published …

Introduction Obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) is the most common cause of anal
incontinence. Identifying risk factors may facilitate change in labour and delivery practice …

BACKGROUND Pelvic floor dysfunction refers to any combination of incontinence,
overactive bladder, pelvic organ prolapse, and sexual dysfunction. Pelvic floor dysfunction …

Two million infants die each year from infectious diseases before they reach 12 mo; many of
these diseases are vaccine preventable in older populations. Pattern recognition receptors …

Objective Pregnancy induces unique physiological changes to the urinary tract, leaving
pregnant women more susceptible to pyelonephritis. Urinary tract infections are generally …

Objective To examine temporal trends in operative vaginal deliveries as well as the ratio
between vacuum and forceps deliveries over 15 years in a large tertiary hospital. Methods …

Introduction and hypothesis Injury to the anal sphincter at vaginal delivery remains the
leading cause of faecal incontinence in women. Previous studies reported an increased …

Background Operative vaginal delivery (OVD), either vacuum or forceps, can be used to
expedite vaginal delivery. While rates of OVD have been reducing worldwide, rates in …