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Transanal intestinal evisceration following suction from an uncovered swimming pool drain: case report
1Department of General Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill 27599.
The Journal of Trauma
|November 1, 1994
Abstract:
Transanal suction from a swimming pool drain can result in intestinal evisceration. We report the eighth such case, followed by a literature review, description of the mechanism, and management guidelines. This bizarre injury, which has devastating consequences for the children involved, is completely preventable by installation of semi-permanent, anti-vortex grates.