Traumatic Pneumoperitoneum After Vaginal Intercourse
Conclusions
Pneumoperitoneum resulting from vaginal intercourse in an otherwise healthy adolescent female is a rare cause of peritonitis. Although it has been described in the adult literature, this case illustrates the importance of considering sexual history as a contributory factor in pediatric patients presenting with an acute abdomen.
Source: Pediatric Emergency Care - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Illustrative Cases Source Type: research
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