Injuries to the gastrointestinal tract account for 1% to 15% of intraabdominal injuries in
children. Most hollow visceral injuries occur following some form of blunt trauma and motor …

OBJECTIVES: To determine the severity and, accordingly, the treatment of genital trauma in
a pediatric population. METHODS: A total of 116 children with genital trauma and anorectal …

Purpose The aim of this study was to review our 20 years of experience determining the
common mechanisms of perineal trauma and initial management to evaluate the effects of …

Background Complex injuries involving the anus and rectum are uncommon in children. We
sought to examine long-term fecal continence following repair of these injuries. Methods We …

Background: Nonoperative management of solid organ injuries caused by blunt abdominal
trauma has been the standard care for many years. However, operative management is …

Aims: This study aimed to evaluate the outcome of perineal trauma in children and to a
define protocol for their management. Methods: It is a retrospective study of children who …

Purpose To discuss the presentation, management and outcomes of penetrating anorectal
injuries at the Bustamante Hospital for Children. Methods A retrospective review over an 11 …

Aim: To evaluate the outcome of definitive repair of anogenital injuries (AGI) in child victims
of acute sexual assault. Settings and Design: It is a prospective study of emergency care …

Introduction and importance Perineal trauma is uncommon in paediatric population,
accounting for about 0.2 to 8% of all paediatric trauma. The goal of surgical management is …

Objective To evaluate outcomes after treatment of rape-induced urogenital and lower
gastrointestinal lesions among young girls. Methods In a retrospective study, data were …