TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2014//
TI  - Rope Swing Injuries Resulting in Vulvar Trauma
JO  - Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
A1  - Hoefgen, Holly R.
A1  - Merritt, Diane F.
SP  - e13
EP  - 5
VL  - 28
IS  - 1
N2  - BACKGROUND: River tree rope swings are popular for recreation along inland lakes and rivers, but not without hazard. In a comprehensive review of injuries related to rope swings, genital injuries accounted for nearly 3 percent. CASE: We describe significant genital injuries, with laceration and avulsion of the labia and a large vulvar hematoma in 2 young women as a consequence of rope swing use. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS: Visitors to inland waterways need to be cognizant of the hazards of rope swings and health care professionals should consider this mechanism of injury when confronted with vulvar trauma.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1083-3188
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpag.2014.05.009
ID  - ref1
ER  -