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[Vaginal impalement-injury with intraperitoneal foreign body in a 5-year-old child]
Zentralblatt Fur Gynakologie
|January 1, 1976
Insights
Childish hemorrhage necessitates prompt gynecological consultation. This case details a rare abdominal cavity perforation in a five-year-old girl due to a stick injury, highlighting the need for specialized pediatric gynecological care.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Gynecology
- Emergency Medicine
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Childish hemorrhage is a critical gynecological condition requiring immediate specialist attention.
- Pediatric gynecological anatomy and physiology differ significantly from adults, necessitating specialized knowledge.
- Prompt diagnosis and management are crucial for favorable outcomes in pediatric gynecological emergencies.
Observation:
- A rare case of a five-year-old girl presenting with abdominal cavity perforation is reported.
- The injury was caused by a blunt object (stick), leading to significant trauma.
- The patient experienced severe peritoneal shock upon arrival at the gynecological hospital.
Findings:
- Delayed presentation (six hours post-injury) complicated the clinical picture.
- The perforation of the abdominal cavity required urgent surgical intervention.
- Management focused on stabilizing the patient and addressing the intra-abdominal injury.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of recognizing and managing rare gynecological emergencies in children.
- Highlights the critical role of specialized gynecological expertise in pediatric trauma cases.
- Emphasizes the need for timely medical evaluation to prevent severe complications from abdominal injuries in young girls.
Abstract:
In case of childish haemorrhage it is absolutely necessary to consult a gynaecologist without delay, who has special knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the still unripe genital organs. The following publication informs about a rare hurt by a stick causing a perforation of the abdominal cavity of a five-year old girl, who was taken to a gynaecological hospital in a bad peritoneal shock only about six hours later.