@article{ref1,
title="Water-related vaginal injury: a case report and review of the literature",
journal="Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology Canada",
year="2018",
author="Gauthier, Isabelle and Clancy, Aisling A. and Lipson, Jennifer and Pascali, Dante",
volume="40",
number="7",
pages="926-930",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Vaginal injury can result from entry of water into the vagina under high pressure. Previously reported cases describe water-jet vaginal injuries in women participating in water-related activities, including: water skiing, personal watercraft use, waterslides, water hose and fountains, with and without foreign body in situ. CASE: We describe the case of a severe vaginal laceration and hemorrhage in a 44-year-old female from a high-pressure water-jet generated during a water-ski fall requiring operative repair. Timely management resulted in excellent patient outcome. <br><br>CONCLUSION: A literature review demonstrated that, although uncommon, watersport-related gynaecologic injuries can be life-threatening, and women who regularly engage in watersports can be counselled regarding potential preventative measures. Physicians encountering patients with these injuries should rule out intraperitoneal injury and consider benefits of antibiotics.<br><br>Copyright © 2018 Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1701-2163",
doi="10.1016/j.jogc.2017.12.007",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jogc.2017.12.007"
}