Post-repair laxative management in obstetric anal sphincter injury guidelines: A narrative review.
guideline
laxative
obstetric anal sphincter injury
osmotic laxative
stool softener
Journal
The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology
ISSN: 1479-828X
Titre abrégé: Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol
Pays: Australia
ID NLM: 0001027
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
12 Aug 2022
12 Aug 2022
Historique:
received:
25
05
2022
accepted:
08
07
2022
entrez:
15
8
2022
pubmed:
16
8
2022
medline:
16
8
2022
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
Childbirth is a common factor which increases the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS). Damage to the anal sphincters increases the risk of anal incontinence, which has a debilitating impact on the quality of life. Post-repair laxatives are prescribed in this group of women. However, there is no consensus regarding the type or frequency with which they are used, and available guidelines lack consistency and evidence to support the recommendations. The aim was to review and compare the international, national and local Australian management guidelines for recommendations regarding laxative use in women after OASIS. An online literature search of medical and nursing databases such as PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus and Cochrane was performed between January 2000 and October 2020. Full-text articles with MeSH headings and Text Words [TW] identified guidelines in the prevention, management and care of OASIS. The search terms included 'obstetric anal sphincter injury', 'OASIS', 'perineal tear', 'postpartum continence', 'bowel injury', 'aperient', 'laxative use' and 'bulking agents'. Thirteen guidelines were included. Laxatives were recommended in most guidelines; however, there was a lack of consistency regarding the type of laxative used, frequency, dose and duration of use. Guidelines were based on historical evidence, with paucity of recently acquired data identified. There is no consensus regarding an optimal laxative regime for women who sustain an anal sphincter injury after childbirth. Further research is required to develop evidence-based robust clinical guidelines regarding laxative use in women who sustain OASIS.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Childbirth is a common factor which increases the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS). Damage to the anal sphincters increases the risk of anal incontinence, which has a debilitating impact on the quality of life. Post-repair laxatives are prescribed in this group of women. However, there is no consensus regarding the type or frequency with which they are used, and available guidelines lack consistency and evidence to support the recommendations.
AIM
OBJECTIVE
The aim was to review and compare the international, national and local Australian management guidelines for recommendations regarding laxative use in women after OASIS.
METHOD
METHODS
An online literature search of medical and nursing databases such as PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus and Cochrane was performed between January 2000 and October 2020. Full-text articles with MeSH headings and Text Words [TW] identified guidelines in the prevention, management and care of OASIS. The search terms included 'obstetric anal sphincter injury', 'OASIS', 'perineal tear', 'postpartum continence', 'bowel injury', 'aperient', 'laxative use' and 'bulking agents'.
RESULTS
RESULTS
Thirteen guidelines were included. Laxatives were recommended in most guidelines; however, there was a lack of consistency regarding the type of laxative used, frequency, dose and duration of use. Guidelines were based on historical evidence, with paucity of recently acquired data identified.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
There is no consensus regarding an optimal laxative regime for women who sustain an anal sphincter injury after childbirth. Further research is required to develop evidence-based robust clinical guidelines regarding laxative use in women who sustain OASIS.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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Informations de copyright
© 2022 Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists.
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