title: Case records of the Children's Mercy Hospital: A 12-year-old girl with a straddle injury.
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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Emergency Medical Services, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA. ksinclair@cmh.edu
authors.forename: Kelly A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Sinclair
authors.forename: Jane F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Knapp
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005835:Genitalia / Q000293:injuries*; D006776:Hospitals, Pediatric; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods*; D008499:Medical Records / Q000592:standards*; D010808:Physical Examination / Q000379:methods*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy