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Perineal tear sexual assault minor.
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Third Degree Perineal Tear Following Sexual assault in a minor: a case report and review of literature
Abstract
Background: Child sexual assault presents a major challenge to the society that is supposed to be protective. This has both short and long-term health implications for the child.
Objectives: This is to highlight the presence of child sexual assault in our society, its associated complications and to proffer ways of preventing its occurrence in our society.
Methods: A case report of third degree perineal tear following sexual assault in a minor that presented with vaginal bleeding.
Results: The third degree perineal tear was repaired after resuscitation. There was no incontinence of flatus and faeces post repair.
Conclusion: Child sexual abuse is present in our society and may be associated with severe injury. Prompt management of injuries is very important in preventing long term effects.
Keywords: Perineal tear, sexual assault, minor.
Afrimedic Journal 2010; 1(1): 37-38
Objectives: This is to highlight the presence of child sexual assault in our society, its associated complications and to proffer ways of preventing its occurrence in our society.
Methods: A case report of third degree perineal tear following sexual assault in a minor that presented with vaginal bleeding.
Results: The third degree perineal tear was repaired after resuscitation. There was no incontinence of flatus and faeces post repair.
Conclusion: Child sexual abuse is present in our society and may be associated with severe injury. Prompt management of injuries is very important in preventing long term effects.
Keywords: Perineal tear, sexual assault, minor.
Afrimedic Journal 2010; 1(1): 37-38
