Citation

Grisoni ER, Hahn E, Marsh E, Volsko T, Dudgeon D. J. Pediatr. Surg. 2000; 35(5): 702-704.

Affiliation

Pediatric Trauma Center, Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, University Hospitals Health System, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2000, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1053/jpsu.2000.6011

PMID

10813329

Abstract

Pediatric perineal impalement injuries are relatively uncommon. There may be difficulty in recognizing or properly treating such injuries, because their severity may not be reflected accurately by the external appearance of the perineum. The authors describe 3 case reports of patients with perineal impalement injuries and their management. The authors emphasize how a thorough workup can prevent missed injuries, leading to timely surgical repair and good outcomes.

Language: en