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Chosen mode of subsequent birth by the presence of any anal defect (external anal sphincter [EAS] and/or internal anal sphincter [IAS]), number (%)
| Chosen mode of subsequent birth | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anal sphincter defects on EAUS | Vaginal birth | Elective caesarean section | Either | |
| Any anal sphincter defect present (EAS and/or IAS) | 2 (1.9) | 40 (62.5) | 0 | 42 (24.0) |
| No anal sphincter defect | 104 (98.1) | 22 (34.4) | 5 (100) | 131 (74.9) |
| EAUS declined | 0 | 2 (3.1) | 0 | 2 (3.1) |
| Total | 106 | 64 | 5 | 175 |
EAUS endoanal ultrasound
