title: Coital tear: a rare cause of secondary peritonitis.
abstract: A rare cause of secondary peritonitis due to coital tear is presented. The correct diagnosis can be made by a detailed history and gynaecological examination. Prompt surgical management is mandatory to prevent grave prognosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana, India.
authors.forename: A H
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Khosla
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Singhal
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003075:Coitus; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000209:etiology*; D014621:Vagina / Q000293:injuries*