title: Hydrostatic pressure-induced colon trauma from a pool whip.
abstract: Hydrostatic pressure-induced colon injury is a rare occurrence in the pediatric population. We present a case of massive hydroperitoneum following a pool whip-induced injury. Although tension pneumoperitoneum or hydroperitoneum is rare, prompt recognition and surgical intervention are essential.
authors.affiliation: Children's Health Center, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ 85013.
authors.forename: T K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Tong
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: McGill
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Tilden
mesh_terms: D002432:Cecum / Q000293:injuries*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003106:Colon / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D006874:Hydrostatic Pressure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D011312:Pressure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013551:Swimming Pools