Publications by authors named "Feras Alkharouf"
Objective: To evaluate trends in the incidence of women with obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) over a 10-year period comparing spontaneous vaginal delivery (SVD) and operative vaginal delivery (OVD).
Methods: A retrospective study was performed in which all women who underwent vaginal delivery over a 10-year period (n = 86 242, 2009-2018) at the Rotunda Hospital were reviewed. The overall incidence of OASIS was compared with incidence rates stratified by parity and type of vaginal birth.
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- * A study involving 926 pregnant women revealed that 9.9% had severe COVID-19, with risk factors including pulmonary issues, hypertension, and diabetes.
- * Severe maternal illness was linked to higher rates of cesarean sections, preterm deliveries, and neonatal admissions to intensive care units.