@article{ref1,
title="Rectovaginal injury in a young child. A case report",
journal="Journal of reproductive medicine",
year="2003",
author="Platt, Julie S. and Lynch, Catherine M.",
volume="48",
number="11",
pages="889-892",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Rectovaginal injuries in children, often the result of trauma, present as emergencies. Associated injuries may include ruptured urethra, bladder, vaginal vault or hollow viscus. CASE: A child younger than 2 years of age sustained a traumatic injury. Thorough examination required the use of skeletal radiography; computed tomography of the head, chest, abdomen and pelvis; and voiding cystourethrogram. Injury was limited to a fourth-degree perineal laceration. The wound was debrided and primarily closed in layered fashion. A diverting colostomy was performed to aid wound healing. Six weeks later, after wound resolution, colonic anastomosis was performed. CONCLUSION: Rectovaginal laceration in a child under the age of 13 requires thorough evaluation to identify the extent of traumatic injury. A diverting colostomy enhances wound healing.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0024-7758",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}