Abstract
Three cases are presented of porcelain lavatory pans collapsing under body weight, producing wounds which required hospital treatment. Excessive age of the toilets was implicated as a causative factor. As many toilets get older episodes of collapse may become more common, resulting in further injuries.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Buttocks / injuries*
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Causality
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Equipment Failure
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Scotland / epidemiology
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Thigh / injuries*
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Toilet Facilities / standards*
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Urban Health
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Wounds and Injuries / epidemiology
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Wounds and Injuries / etiology
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Wounds and Injuries / prevention & control