Citation

Hultman CS, Morgan R. J. Trauma 1994; 37(5): 843-847.

Affiliation

Department of General Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill 27599.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1994, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7966487

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.

Language: en