Non BSUG Meetings

19th November 2011

Third and Fourth Degree Perineal Tears: Hands on Workshop

Date: 19th of November 2011 and 11th of February 2012

Venue: Postgraduate Medical Centre, Croydon University Hospital, Surrey

Website: www.perineum.net

Obstetric anal sphincter disruption is a major cause of anal incontinence. There is compelling evidence that clinicians are inadequately trained to recognise and repair the anal injuries. This course is essential for all doctors practising obstetrics and repairing perineal tears but will also be useful to midwives, Labour Ward Managers and Colorectal Surgeons.

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