Case records of the Children's Mercy Hospital: A 12-year-old girl with a straddle injury.

Creator(s)

Kelly A. Sinclair, Children's Mercy HospitalFollow
Jane F. Knapp, Children's Mercy Hospital

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2011

Identifier

DOI: 10.1097/PEC.0b013e31821dc6cf

Abstract

Straddle injuries are common in children. At the end of this case presentation, you should be able to describe the approach to the evaluation and treatment of a straddle injury, list indications for gynecologic consultation and/or sedation, plan disposition, and discuss pitfalls to avoid in evaluating patients with straddle injuries.

Journal Title

Pediatric emergency care

Volume

27

Issue

6

First Page

550

Last Page

552

MeSH Keywords

Child; Child Abuse, Sexual; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Genitalia; Hospitals, Pediatric; Humans; Medical History Taking; Medical Records; Physical Examination; Referral and Consultation; Wounds and Injuries

Keywords

Straddle Injuries; Child Abuse

Recommended Citation

Sinclair, K. A., Knapp, J. F. Case records of the Children's Mercy Hospital: A 12-year-old girl with a straddle injury. Pediatric emergency care 27, 550-552 (2011).