Third Degree Perineal Tear Following Sexual assault in a minor: a case report and review of literature

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.