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01-11-2006 | Original Article

Postpartum urinary incontinence: a comparison of vaginal delivery, elective, and emergent cesarean section

Authors: Hung-Yen Chin, Min-Chi Chen, Yu-Hung Liu, Kuo-Hwa Wang

Published in: International Urogynecology Journal | Issue 6/2006

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The aim of this study was to assess the impact of delivery on the pelvic floor and whether cesarean section (C/S) can prevent pelvic floor injury. Five hundred thirty nine women were divided into three groups according to the delivery method adopted: elective C/S, emergent C/S, and vaginal delivery. A urinary incontinence questionnaire survey was conducted around 1 year postpartum. Emergent C/S may be a major risk factor for postpartum urinary incontinence and interfere with the benefit of elective C/S for preventing pelvic floor injury. Hence, not all C/S deliveries can reduce the likelihood of postpartum urinary incontinence. The key lies in whether the C/S is performed before labor.

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Title: Postpartum urinary incontinence: a comparison of vaginal delivery, elective, and emergent cesarean section
Authors: Hung-Yen Chin
Min-Chi Chen
Yu-Hung Liu
Kuo-Hwa Wang
Publication date: 01-11-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: International Urogynecology Journal / Issue 6/2006
Print ISSN: 0937-3462
Electronic ISSN: 1433-3023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-006-0085-y

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