Transanal intestinal evisceration following suction from an uncovered swimming pool drain: case report.
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.
Department of General Surgery, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill 27599.
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D001003:Anal Canal / Q000293:injuries; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000293:injuries*; D013396:Suction; D013551:Swimming Pools; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy