A new IUGA Podcast has been released!
A Global Approach to OASI Care
How can we translate the latest evidence on obstetric anal sphincter injuries (OASI) into consistent clinical practice around the world? In this new IUGA Podcast episode with host Associate Prof Dr Bahiyah Abdullah and guest Professor Abdul H. Sultan we explore the international OASI guideline and the recommendations clinicians should know across prevention, diagnosis, repair, follow-up, and care in future pregnancies. The discussion looks at practical prevention strategies, the importance of thorough examination following vaginal birth, reducing missed injuries, and key standards for OASI repair. It also explores the need for dedicated pelvic floor follow-up and physiotherapy, as well as the challenges of counselling women about their options for a subsequent birth. With a strong focus on global applicability, education, and training, the episode considers how healthcare professionals and departments can put the guideline into practice and help improve the standard of OASI care worldwide. Listen to the latest IUGA Podcast episode to learn more.