Transanal wading pool suction-drain injury resulting in complete evisceration of the small intestine: case report and review of the literature

Abstract Suction evisceration from a pool drain is a rare injury. This child presented with what appeared to be isolated perineal trauma. Ultimately, the patient was found to have complete transanal small bowel evisceration. Reported herein are the specifics of this case, along with a review of the...

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Published in:Journal of pediatric surgery 2010-04, Vol.45 (4), p.e1-e3
Main Authors: Juern, Jeremy, Schmeling, David, Feltis, Brad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Colon, Sigmoid - injuries
Colon, Sigmoid - surgery
Fatal Outcome
Female
Humans
Intestinal evisceration
Intestine, Small - injuries
Intestine, Small - transplantation
Lacerations - surgery
Pediatrics
Rectal Prolapse - etiology
Rectal Prolapse - surgery
Rectosigmoid perforations
Rectosigmoid trauma
Suction - adverse effects
Surgery
Swimming pool injuries
Swimming Pools
Transanal suction injuries
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Summary:Abstract Suction evisceration from a pool drain is a rare injury. This child presented with what appeared to be isolated perineal trauma. Ultimately, the patient was found to have complete transanal small bowel evisceration. Reported herein are the specifics of this case, along with a review of the relevant literature relating to this case.
ISSN:0022-3468
1531-5037
DOI:10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.01.020