Citation

Merritt DF. Clin. Obstet. Gynecol. 2008; 51(2): 237-248.

Affiliation

Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis Children's Hospital, Barnes Jewish Hospital, Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. merrittd@wustl.edu

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

10.1097/GRF.0b013e31816d223c

PMID

18463455

Abstract

Traumatic wounds of the female genitalia include accidental straddle injuries or impalement, chemical or thermal burns, insufflation injuries, blunt trauma, or crush injuries. Children and adolescents may be victims of rape, sexual abuse, and female genital mutilation. Information is provided on epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management. Treatment guidelines are offered using the best evidence available, and recommendations are provided when data are limited.

Language: en