Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIS)

Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIS)

Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIS) OASIS injuries can be a significant complication of vaginal deliveries. Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries (OASIS) are significant complications of vaginal delivery involving damage to the anal sphincter complex. Injuries include third-degree tears, where the anal sphincter is partially or fully damaged, and fourth-degree tears, which extend…

Organ Preservation and Survival by Clinical Response Grade in Patients With Rectal Cancer Treated With Total Neoadjuvant Therapy

This article stresses the importance of assessing tumor response grade utilizing a 3-tier grading schema after Total Neoadjuvant Therapy (TNT) in patients with locally advanced rectal cancer as part of the Watch and Wait strategy.

Association Between Three-Dimensional Transrectal Ultrasound Findings and Tumor Response to Neoadjuvant Chemoradiotherapy in Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer: An Observational Study

This article assesses the capability of three-dimensional transrectal ultrasound in predicting the response to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy in rectal cancer patients.

Lack of Complete Pretreatment Staging Is Associated with Omission of Neoadjuvant Therapy for Rectal Cancer: A Statewide Study

Surgeons and other physicians must consistently recognize when a patient has mid-to-low RC and should perform local RC staging for these cases. This includes pelvic MRI or endorectal ultrasound (ERUS), from which the clinical T-stage and N-stage are derived for treatment decision-making.

Physiologic and radiographic testing in patients with pelvic floor disorders and pelvic organ prolapse

Specialized anorectal testing can help to delineate the pathophysiology of pelvic floor and anorectal dysfunction. These tests can define functional or structural abnormalities and help to select treatment modalities, especially in cases where initial or secondary interventions have failed or were ineffective.