A perineal tear that extends from the vagina to the anus is called a fourth degree tear. It is the most severe type of perineal injury that can be sustained during childbirth. Fourth degree tear A … [Read more...]
Fourth Degree Tear Poorly Repaired
If your fourth degree tear was inadequately repaired, causing you to develop faecal incontinence, you need to talk to a solicitor about the options available to you. A substandard repair may amount … [Read more...]
Rectovaginal Fistula After Fourth Degree Tear
If you develop a rectovaginal fistula after childbirth, have you been the innocent victim of medical error? What is a rectovaginal fistula? A rectovaginal fistula is when a channel develops between … [Read more...]
How Common Are Fourth Degree Tears?
While fourth degree tears are not common in the UK, they can affect women giving birth by way of vaginal delivery. Who will get a fourth degree tear? A fourth degree tear is when the perineum, anal … [Read more...]
3rd and 4th Degree Tears
Third and fourth degree tears are types of perineal injury that can be sustained by a woman while giving birth. Perineal tears Not all women will experience a perineal tear while giving birth. Of … [Read more...]
Delayed Treatment of a Fourth Degree Tear
A fourth degree tear should be diagnosed and treated shortly after the injury occurs. Sadly, this level of care is not always achieved – normally because medical practitioners fail to make an … [Read more...]
Fourth Degree Tear Definition
A fourth degree tear is a severe perineal injury sustained by a woman during childbirth. In this article we explore fourth degree tears in more detail. Perineal tears during childbirth The perineum … [Read more...]