| Extra-peritoneal rectal perforation caused by water jet: a case report and literature review. | |
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PMID: 20711681 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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INTRODUCTION: The use of motorised watercrafts has been increasing steadily over the past few years, and consequently, also injuries secondary to the use of these watercrafts [1]. METHOD: This is a case presentation and review of literature. We present a case of isolated extraperitoneal rectal perforation secondary to hydrostatic pressure sustained. Both PubMed and Web of Science were searched using the following keywords: rectal perforations; intra-peritoneal; extra-peritoneal; motorised watercraft; and Jet Ski. RESULTS: We found two similar rectal injuries caused by motorised watercrafts, but both were intraperitoneal rectal perforations. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of extra-peritoneal rectal perforation after falling off a motorised watercraft. On the other hand, vaginal perforation after such a trauma is well documented in many series. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION: Though there injuries are not very common, they can be life-threatening. Simple measures like wearing protective garments might be enough to prevent them. Complete defunctioning colostomy is better in these cases than partially defunctioning colostomy. |
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Y Al-Habbal; R Brouwer |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2010-08-14 |
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Title: Irish journal of medical science Volume: 181 ISSN: 1863-4362 ISO Abbreviation: Ir J Med Sci Publication Date: 2012 Mar |
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Created Date: 2012-01-19 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7806864 Medline TA: Ir J Med Sci Country: Ireland |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 127-9 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Surgery, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Level 8 Lance Townsend Building, 145 Studley Rd, Heidelberg, VIC, 3084, Australia, yahya@alhabbal.info. |
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