We will discuss steps in diagnosis of anal sphincter injury and also discuss the impact of sphincter injury of future pregnancies and mode of delivery.

At the end of this webinar participants will be able to: 

• Review the basic evaluation of anal sphincter complex
• Update on imaging as a tool for the diagnosis of anal sphincter injury
• Evidence based counseling approach for counseling on future pregnancies

Dr. Quiroz is a Professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences (OUHSC) and is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (URPS). She completed a fellowship in Urogynecology at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Quiroz has national and international recognition and is best known for her work in the field of 3D ultrasound of the pelvic floor. She is one of the leading scholars in the nation on this topic. She teaches numerous lectures and workshops at national and international conferences, and has published over 75 peer-reviewed manuscripts in addition to review articles and book chapters. Dr. Quiroz holds positions of national and international prominence in the field of Urogynecology. She serves as Chair of the Radiologic Evaluation Committee for the International Urogynecologic Association. She has previously served as assistant editor or the Urogynecology Journal and has served on the AUGS and ACOG Board of Directors. Currently, she is a board member of the URPS subspecialty section of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). She is an expert in robotic, laparoscopic and vaginal surgery, and has a strong commitment the medical education of students, residents and fellows. Dr. Quiroz is currently the Division Director of Urogynecology at the OUHSC and serves as OB/GYN Service Chief for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

 Katherine Husk, MD |  Weill Cornell Medicine

The American Urogynecologic Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Urogynecologic Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Disclosure Policy

In accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, the American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS) requires that individuals in a position to control the content of an educational activity disclose all financial relationships with ineligible companies. AUGS mitigates all conflicts of interest to ensure independence, objectivity, balance, and scientific rigor in all their educational programs. Furthermore, AUGS seeks to verify that all scientific research referred to, reported, or used in a CME activity conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection, and analysis. AUGS is committed to providing learners with high-quality CME.

Faculty Disclosures

Lieschen Quiroz is the UpToDate Royalities author, serves as a Subspeaciality Board Member for ABOG, and is a primary investigator for Miyasaki Enterpises.

All relevant financial conflicts have been mitigated.

Planner and Staff Disclosures

None of the other planners, reviewers, or AUGS staff have any relevant financial relationships to disclose.