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Instrumental Delivery

Instrumental deliveries, particularly forceps and vacuum, increase the odds of sphincter injury, with forceps having a higher risk.

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Jan 13, 2026

What evidence exists on frequency and size thresholds of anal penetration that increase risk of sphincter injury?

The medical literature establishes clear, reproducible risk factors for anal sphincter injury in the obstetric setting — chiefly larger fetal size and instrumental delivery — but contains almost no hi...

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