Transanal wading pool suction-drain injury resulting in complete evisceration of the small intestine: case report and review of the literature

J Pediatr Surg. 2010 Apr;45(4):E1-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2010.01.020.

Abstract

Suction evisceration from a pool drain is a rare injury. This child presented with what appeared to be isolated perineal trauma. Ultimately, the patient was found to have complete transanal small bowel evisceration. Reported herein are the specifics of this case, along with a review of the relevant literature relating to this case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Colon, Sigmoid / injuries*
  • Colon, Sigmoid / surgery
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestine, Small / injuries*
  • Intestine, Small / transplantation
  • Lacerations* / surgery
  • Rectal Prolapse / etiology*
  • Rectal Prolapse / surgery
  • Suction / adverse effects
  • Swimming Pools*