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

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2011 Jun;27(6):550-2. 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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Clinical Conference

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child Abuse, Sexual / diagnosis*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Genitalia / injuries*
  • Hospitals, Pediatric*
  • Humans
  • Medical History Taking / methods*
  • Medical Records / standards*
  • Physical Examination / methods*
  • Referral and Consultation
  • Wounds and Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Wounds and Injuries / etiology
  • Wounds and Injuries / therapy