Episotomy extended posteriorly beyond perineal body injuring structure posterior to it, which structure is injured?
Correct Answer: External anal sphincter
Description: Episotomy extended posteriorly beyond perineal body will injure External anal sphincter. Extension of the incision in median episiotomy involve the rectal mucosa. structures attaching on perineal body Bulbospongiosus: anteriorly, surrounding urethra and vaginal opening Transverse perinei: laterally External anal spincter: posteriorly, surrounding anal opening.
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