Perineal Trauma at Childbirth

Khaled Ismail is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Birmingham, UK. The underlying theme of his research work is improving pregnancy related maternal and fetal outcomes both at the short and longer term. The main focus of his research programme falls into three broad categories:

Perineal Trauma: A Historical And International Perspective.- Anatomy and Physiology of the pelvic floor.- Perineal mapping.- Risk factors for Perineal Trauma.- Intrapartum Interventions and Risk of Perineal Trauma.- Assessment and Postnatal Management of Genital Tract Trauma.- The Role of Imaging in assessing Perineal Trauma.- Perineal Trauma and its impact on Women's Health.- Perineal Trauma and Pelvic Floor Muscle Training.- Management of Perineal Trauma Complications: The Role of the MDT.- Role of Training to reduce Perineal Trauma at an Organisational Level.