%0 Journal Article
%T Third Degree Perineal Tear Following Sexual assault in a minor: a case report and review of literature
%A II Mbachu
%A NJA Obiechina
%A OS Umeononihu
%A IU Ezebialu
%A JC Akabuike
%A JC Umeobika
%J Afrimedic Journal
%D 2010
%I 
%X Background: Child sexual assault presents a major challenge to the society that is supposed to be protective. This has both short and long-term health implications for the child. Objectives: This is to highlight the presence of child sexual assault in our society, its associated complications and to proffer ways of preventing its occurrence in our society. Methods: A case report of third degree perineal tear following sexual assault in a minor that presented with vaginal bleeding. Results: The third degree perineal tear was repaired after resuscitation. There was no incontinence of flatus and faeces post repair. Conclusion: Child sexual abuse is present in our society and may be associated with severe injury. Prompt management of injuries is very important in preventing long term effects.
%U http://www.ajol.info/index.php/afrij/article/view/86195