Table 2 Comparison of the incidences of perineal tears according to the RCOG classification7 between the two IUFD and control groups.
From: Influence of in utero fetal death on perineal tears in vaginal deliveries
Perineal tear | Incidence in the “IUFD” group | Incidence in le the “control” group | Relative risk [95% IC] |
|---|---|---|---|
n = 215 | n = 430 | ||
First degree | 10% | 11% | 0.88 [0.5–1.4] |
Second degree | 18% | 28% | 0.51 [0.2–1.4] |
OASIS | 0% | 0% | / |
Any perineal tear | 13% (28) | 16%(69) | 0.8 [0.5–1.2] |
