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  1. Ampt AJ, Patterson JA, Roberts CL, Ford JB. Obstetric anal sphincter injury rates among primiparous women with different modes of vaginal delivery. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2015 Dec;131(3):260-4.
  2. Ampt AJ, Roberts CL, Morris JM, Ford JB. The impact of first birth obstetric anal sphincter injury on the subsequent birth: a population-based linkage study. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2015 Feb 13;15:31.
  3. Andrews V, Sultan AH, Thakar R, Jones PW. Risk factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury: a prospective study. Birth 2006 Jun;33(2):117-22.
  4. Andrews V, Thakar R, Sultan AH, Jones PW. Evaluation of postpartum perineal pain and dyspareunia–a prospective study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2008 Apr;137(2):152-6.
  5. Barba M, Bernasconi DP, Manodoro S, Frigerio M. Risk factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury recurrence: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2022 Jul;158(1):27-34.
  6. Basu M, Mukerji S, Doumouchtsis SK. Perineal trauma in women undergoing vaginal delivery following intra-uterine fetal demise: a case-control analysis. Int Urogynecol J 2014 Jan;25(1):61-4.
  7. asu M, Smith D, Edwards R. Can the incidence of obstetric anal sphincter injury be reduced? The STOMP experience. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2016 Jul;202:55-9.
  8. Basu M, Smith D. Long-term outcomes of the Stop Traumatic OASI Morbidity Project (STOMP). Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2018 Sep;142(3):295-9.
  9. Falk M, Nelson M, Blomberg M. The impact of obstetric interventions and complications on women’s satisfaction with childbirth a population based cohort study including 16,000 women. BMC Pregnancy Childbirth 2019 Dec 11;19(1):494.
  10. Farrar D, Tuffnell DJ, Ramage C. Interventions for women in subsequent pregnancies following obstetric anal sphincter injury to reduce the risk of recurrent injury and associated harms. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2014 Nov 6;2014(11):CD010374.
  11. Fernando R, Sultan AH, Kettle C, Thakar R, Radley S. Methods of repair for obstetric anal sphincter injury. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2006 Jul 19;(3):CD002866.
  12. Fernando RJ, Sultan AH, Radley S, Jones PW, Johanson RB. Management of obstetric anal sphincter injury: a systematic review & national practice survey. BMC Health Serv Res 2002 May 13;2(1):9.
  13. Fernando RJ, Sultan AH, Kettle C, Radley S, Jones P, O’Brien PM. Repair techniques for obstetric anal sphincter injuries: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol 2006 Jun;107(6):1261-8.
  14. Fernando RJ, Sultan AH, Kettle C, Thakar R. Methods of repair for obstetric anal sphincter injury. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2013 Dec 8;2013(12):CD002866.
  15. Jha S, Sultan AH. Obstetric anal sphincter injury: the changing landscape. BJOG 2015 Jun;122(7):931.
  16. Jha S, Parker V. Risk factors for recurrent obstetric anal sphincter injury (rOASI): a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Urogynecol J 2016 Jun;27(6):849-57.
  17. Kapaya H, Hashim S, Jha S. OASI: a preventable injury? Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2015 Feb;185:9-12.
  18. Okeahialam NA, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Effect of a subsequent pregnancy on anal sphincter integrity and function after obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI). Int Urogynecol J 2021 Jul;32(7):1719-26.
  19. Okeahialam NA, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Early secondary repair of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIs): experience and a review of the literature. Int Urogynecol J 2021 Jul;32(7):1611-22.
  20. Okeahialam NA, Wong KW, Thakar R, Sultan AH. The incidence of wound complications following primary repair of obstetric anal sphincter injury: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2022 Aug;227(2):182-91.
  21. Okeahialam NA, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Comparison of diagnostic criteria for significant anal sphincter defects between endoanal and transperineal ultrasound. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2022 Dec;60(6):793-9.
  22. Okeahialam NA, Wong KW, Jha S, Sultan AH, Thakar R. Mediolateral/lateral episiotomy with operative vaginal delivery and the risk reduction of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI): A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int Urogynecol J 2022 Jun;33(6):1393-405.
  23. Okeahialam NA, Taithongchai A, Thakar R, Sultan AH. The incidence of anal incontinence following obstetric anal sphincter injury graded using the Sultan classification: a network meta-analysis. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2023 Jun;228(6):675-88.
  24. Okeahialam NA, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Postpartum perineal wound infection and its effect on anal sphincter integrity: Results of a prospective observational study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand 2023 Apr;102(4):473-9.
  25. Okeahialam NA, Taithongchai A, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Corrigendum to ‘The incidence of anal incontinence following obstetric anal sphincter injury graded using the Sultan classification: A network meta-analysis’ [American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology 228/6 (2023) 675-688]. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2024 May;230(5):581.
  26. Okeahialam NA, Sultan AH. Episiotomy: Are Indian Obstetricians Getting the Angle Right? J Obstet Gynaecol India 2024 Jun;74(3):214-8.
  27. Rachaneni S, Gurol-Urganci I, Basu M, Thakar R, Sultan A, Freeman R. Short statured primigravidae: Options for the obstetric management from a survey of UK obstetricians. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2021 Jan;256:379-84.
  28. Roper JC, Amber N, Wan OYK, Sultan AH, Thakar R. Review of available national guidelines for obstetric anal sphincter injury. Int Urogynecol J 2020 Nov;31(11):2247-59.
  29. Roper JC, Thakar R, Hurt KJ, Sultan AH. Diagnosis, management and training in perineal trauma: a UK national survey of obstetricians. Int Urogynecol J 2023 Dec;34(12):2873-83.
  30. Roper JC, Thakar R, Sultan AH. UK survey of colorectal surgeons on the management of acute obstetric anal sphincter injuries. Colorectal Dis 2024 Jan;26(1):130-6.
  31. Spinelli A, Laurenti V, Carrano FM, Gonzalez-Diaz E, Borycka-Kiciak K. Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries: New Evidence and Perspectives. J Clin Med 2021 Jul 23;10(15).
  32. Andrews V, Sultan AH, Thakar R, Jones PW. Occult anal sphincter injuries–myth or reality? BJOG 2006 Feb;113(2):195-200.
  33. Andrews V, Sultan AH, Thakar R, Jones PW. Risk factors for obstetric anal sphincter injury: a prospective study. Birth 2006 Jun;33(2):117-22.
  34. Andrews V, Thakar R, Sultan AH, Jones PW. Evaluation of postpartum perineal pain and dyspareunia–a prospective study. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2008 Apr;137(2):152-6.
  35. Andrews V, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Structured hands-on training in repair of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS): an audit of clinical practice. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 2009 Feb;20(2):193-9.
  36. Andrews V, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Outcome of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS)–role of structured management. Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 2009 Aug;20(8):973-8.
  37. Andrews V, Shelmeridine S, Sultan AH, Thakar R. Anal and urinary incontinence 4 years after a vaginal delivery. Int Urogynecol J 2013 Jan;24(1):55-60.
  38. Balachandran AA, Duvalla S, Sultan AH, Thakar R. Are obstetric outcomes affected by female genital mutilation? Int Urogynecol J 2018 Mar;29(3):339-44.
  39. Reid AJ, Beggs AD, Sultan AH, Roos AM, Thakar R. Outcome of repair of obstetric anal sphincter injuries after three years. Int J Gynaecol Obstet 2014 Oct;127(1):47-50.
  40. Roos AM, Sultan AH, Thakar R. St. Mark’s incontinence score for assessment of anal incontinence following obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS). Int Urogynecol J Pelvic Floor Dysfunct 2009 Apr;20(4):407-10.
  41. Roos AM, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Outcome of primary repair of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS): does the grade of tear matter? Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2010 Sep;36(3):368-74.
  42. Roos AM, Abdool Z, Sultan AH, Thakar R. The diagnostic accuracy of endovaginal and transperineal ultrasound for detecting anal sphincter defects: The PREDICT study. Clin Radiol 2011 Jul;66(7):597-604.
  43. Roos AM, Abdool Z, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Predicting anal sphincter defects: the value of clinical examination and manometry. Int Urogynecol J 2012 Jun;23(6):755-63.
  44. Roper JC, Okeahialam NA, Thakar R, Sultan AH. A Clinical Risk Calculator to Predict Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injuries in Laboring Patients. Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg 2020 Dec 1;26(12):779.
  45. Roper JC, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Under-classified obstetric anal sphincter injuries. Int Urogynecol J 2022 Jun;33(6):1473-9.
  46. Sioutis D, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Overdiagnosis and rising rate of obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS): time for reappraisal. Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol 2017 Nov;50(5):642-7.
  47. Sultan AH, Thakar R. Diagnosis of anal sphincter tears to prevent fecal incontinence: a randomized controlled trial. Obstet Gynecol 2005 Nov;106(5 Pt 1):1108-9.
  48. Sultan AH, Thakar R, Ismail KM, Kalis V, Laine K, Raisanen SH, et al. The role of mediolateral episiotomy during operative vaginal delivery. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2019 Sep;240:192-6.
  49. Taithongchai A, Van Gruting IMA, Volloyhaug I, Arendsen LP, Sultan AH, Thakar R. Comparing the diagnostic accuracy of 3 ultrasound modalities for diagnosing obstetric anal sphincter injuries. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2019 Aug;221(2):134.
  50. Taithongchai A, Thakar R, Sultan AH. Management of subsequent pregnancies following fourth-degree obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS). Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol 2020 Jul;250:80
  51. Taithongchai A, Veiga SI, Sultan AH, Thakar R. The consequences of undiagnosed obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASIS) following vaginal delivery. Int Urogynecol J 2020 Mar;31(3):635-41.
  52. Thiagamoorthy G, Johnson A, Thakar R, Sultan AH. National survey of perineal trauma and its subsequent management in the United Kingdom. Int Urogynecol J 2014 Dec;25(12):1621-7.
  53. Wan OYK, Taithongchai A, Veiga SI, Sultan AH, Thakar R. A one-stop perineal clinic: our eleven-year experience. Int Urogynecol J 2020 Nov;31(11):2317-26.