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Hydrostatic pressure-induced colon trauma from a pool whip

Authors :
Timothy K. Tong
Leigh C. Mcgill
Samuel J. Tilden
Source :
Pediatric Emergency Care. 5:29-30
Publication Year :
1989
Publisher :
Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health), 1989.

Abstract

Hydrostatic pressure-induced colon injury is a rare occurrence in the pediatric population. We present a case of massive hydroperitoneum following a pool whip-induced injury. Although tension pneumoperitoneum or hydroperitoneum is rare, prompt recognition and surgical intervention are essential.

Details

ISSN :
07495161
Volume :
5
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Pediatric Emergency Care
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....60053d7cd0cef67c2766aca122b10bb1
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/00006565-198903000-00009