TRANSANAL INTESTINAL EVISCERATION FOLLOWING SUCTION FROM AN UNCOVERED SWIMMING POOL DRAIN: CASE REPORT

Transanal suction from a swimming pool drain can result in intestinal evisceration. We report the eight such case, followed by a literature review, description of the mechanism, and management guidelines. This bizarre injury, which has devastating consequences for the children involved, is completel...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The journal of trauma 1994-11, Vol.37 (5), p.843-847
Hauptverfasser:	Hultman, C. Scott, Morgan, Roger
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anal Canal - injuries Biological and medical sciences Child, Preschool Female Humans Injuries of the abdomen. Foreign bodies of the digestive system Intestines - injuries Medical sciences Suction Swimming Pools Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents Wounds and Injuries - etiology Wounds and Injuries - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	Transanal suction from a swimming pool drain can result in intestinal evisceration. We report the eight such case, followed by a literature review, description of the mechanism, and management guidelines. This bizarre injury, which has devastating consequences for the children involved, is completely preventable by installation of semi-permanent, anti-vortex grates.
ISSN:	0022-5282 1529-8809
DOI:	10.1097/00005373-199411000-00023