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Patients were included if they fulfilled all three criteria: (i) isolated rectal injury during childbirth; (ii) gestational age 28\u2009weeks or greater; and (iii) vaginal delivery. Prospectively collected data included demographic characteristics, labor and delivery details, and perioperative outcomes.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Among 24\u2009510 vaginal deliveries, 16 isolated rectal lacerations were identified, giving an incidence of 0.065% (1\/1532). Fourteen cases (87.5%) occurred in nulliparous women. Five patients (31.3%) underwent forceps delivery, and six (37.5%) had mediolateral episiotomy. Most injuries (68.8%) occurred during the day shift. During the same period, the overall rates of operative vaginal delivery and mediolateral episiotomy were 8.8% and 11%, respectively. Following a revision of obstetric policies aimed at reducing operative vaginal deliveries, the incidence of isolated rectal laceration decreased significantly (0.077% vs. 0.039%,\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.01). All repairs were performed by the obstetric team without the involvement of other specialties. One patient developed an anovaginal fistula near the hymen.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Isolated rectal laceration is a rare but potentially serious complication of vaginal delivery. Reducing operative vaginal deliveries might help lower its incidence, and careful rectal examination after vaginal birth is recommended to improve detection. 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