Traumatic sex with vulval haematoma formation: case report and review of literature
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Date
2015
Authors
Ngatia, J.W.
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Publisher
Kenyatta University School of Medicine
Abstract
The rich vascular upply to the vulva
places it at risk for bleeding from trauma.
Vulval haernatornas are the most common
sequelae. In adult women, the labia
majora are comprised of large fat pads,
which act to protect the vulva against
injury. In contrast, children lack welldeveloped
fat pads in this area and often
engage in play activities predisposing
them to vulval trauma; thus, they are
more likely to sustain vulval injuries
than adults eg "Straddle injuries" [1-4].
The case presented was of traumatic sex
with vulval haemorhage and haernatoma
formation. It was successfully managed
by surgical evacuation, ligation of the
bleeding sites, and use of antibiotics and
analgesics.
Description
Journal Articles scanned from a hard copy of the East and central Africa medical journal
Keywords
Coitus, Vulval haernatorna, Lacerations
Citation
East and Central Africa Medical Journal 2015; 2(2): 104-105