Pereneal tears
Posted: Thu Oct 23, 2008 4:02 pm
* 1st degree tears are where the fourchette and vaginal mucosa are damaged and the underlying muscles are exposed, but not torn.
* 2nd degree tears are to the posterior vaginal walls and perennial muscles, but the anal sphincter is intact.
* 3rd degree tears extend to the anal sphincter that is torn, but the rectal mucosa intact.
* 4th degree tears are where the anal canal is opened, and the tear may spread to the rectum.
* 2nd degree tears are to the posterior vaginal walls and perennial muscles, but the anal sphincter is intact.
* 3rd degree tears extend to the anal sphincter that is torn, but the rectal mucosa intact.
* 4th degree tears are where the anal canal is opened, and the tear may spread to the rectum.