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Hydrostatic pressure-induced colon trauma from a pool whip
T K Tong1, L McGill, S J Tilden
1Children's Health Center, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 85013.
Pediatric Emergency Care
|March 1, 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.