Presentation
Faecal incontinence and history of vaginal delivery one year earlier.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Anal sphincter injury
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There is a focal defect at the internal anal sphincter located at 11 o’clock position. The defect is about 1.6 cm proximal to the perineal body. There is associated relative distortion of the anal mucosa at the site of the defect.
Case Discussion
Anal sphincter injuries can present with faecal incontinence following vaginal delivery.
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