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  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Gynecology

Background:

  • Pneumoperitoneum with peritonitis is a rare but serious pediatric emergency.
  • Patients may present with non-specific symptoms, necessitating a detailed history and physical examination.

Observation:

  • An adolescent presented with vaginal bleeding and abdominal pain after vigorous coitus.
  • Physical examination revealed a vaginal laceration with extension into the rectovaginal septum.

Findings:

  • Laparoscopy confirmed a vaginal laceration and a 2-3 cm perforation involving the rectovaginal septum, leading to pneumoperitoneum.
  • The injury extended into the peritoneal cavity.

Implications:

  • Vaginal intercourse can be a rare cause of peritonitis in adolescents.
  • A comprehensive sexual history is crucial for diagnosing acute abdomen in pediatric patients.