Abstract
A thorough and careful examination should always be performed for a child with a presenting complaint of sexual abuse. Rarely will a child suffer extensive injuries requiring surgical repair. This case study is of a 4-year-old girl who sustained severe penetrating trauma of the vagina and rectum resulting in a recto-vaginal fistula. She presented 2 months after the assault and required anogenital reconstruction with a temporary colostomy. Initial and long-term surgical management of this case is discussed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 140-145 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Seminars in perioperative nursing |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - Apr 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine