Perianal burn caused by using the bidet

Scald burns caused by hot water in the bath are common among the elderly. We present a case of scald burn in the perianal region caused by using the bidet.

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Published in:Burns 2001-06, Vol.27 (4), p.413-414
Main Authors: Shulman, Ori, Wolf, Yoram, Hauben, Daniel J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Baths - adverse effects
Bidet
Biological and medical sciences
Burn
Burns
Burns - etiology
Burns - pathology
Burns - therapy
Female
Hot water
Humans
Medical sciences
Perianal
Perineum
Perineum - injuries
Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Summary:Scald burns caused by hot water in the bath are common among the elderly. We present a case of scald burn in the perianal region caused by using the bidet.
ISSN:0305-4179
1879-1409
DOI:10.1016/S0305-4179(00)00124-8