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Article Title: Water-Related Vaginal Injury: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Authors: Gauthier, Isabelle; Clancy, Aisling A.; Lipson, Jennifer; Pascali, Dante
Journal: JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY CANADA Volume 40 Issue 7
Date of Publication:2018
Abstract:
Background: Vaginal injury can result from entry of water into the vagina under high pressure. Previously reported cases describe water-jet vaginal injuries in women participating in water-related activities, including: water skiing, personal watercraft use, waterslides, water hose and fountains, with and without foreign body in situ.Case: We describe the case of a severe vaginal laceration and hemorrhage in a 44-year-old female from a high-pressure water-jet generated during a water-ski fall requiring operative repair. Timely management resulted in excellent patient outcome.Conclusion: A literature review demonstrated that, although uncommon, watersport-related gynaecologic injuries can be life-threatening, and women who regularly engage in watersports can be counselled regarding potential preventative measures. Physicians encountering patients with these injuries should rule out intraperitoneal injury and consider benefits of antibiotics. Copyright (c) 2018 The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada/La Societe des obstetriciens et gynecologues du Canada. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.