Lower Genital Tract Trauma in a Tertiary Care Centre in Mid-Western Nepal

Authors

  • Anil Kumar Adhikari lectuer
  • Mahuya Dutta
  • Chittra Ranjan Das

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.3056

Keywords:

Accident; Genital Tract; Lower; Nepal; Trauma;

Abstract

Introduction: The study of lower genital tract trauma has become important in gynaecological practice. There is paucity of reports on this clinical entity from our settings. The main aim of this study is to document injuries in female lower genital tract in Mid-Western Nepal.

Methods: Sixty female patients admitted to the hospital with genital tract injuries caused by coitus or accidents were included in the study. Details of the causes of trauma clinical presentations and management were recorded.

Results: These injuries were grouped according to etiological factors. This study included 33 (55%) coital injuries and 27 (45%) non- coital injuries. Out of coital injury, 12 cases were criminal assault (rape) in age group of 4 to 18 years. Four unmarried girls had consensual sex. Non-coital injuries were due to fall from height, cattle horn injuries, straddle type of trauma, vulvar haematoma and anorectal injuries.

Conclusions: Appropriate surgical intervention can avert morbidity and mortality.

Keywords: accident; lower genital tract; Nepal; trauma.

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Published

2017-03-31

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Adhikari, A. K., Dutta, M., & Das, C. R. (2017). Lower Genital Tract Trauma in a Tertiary Care Centre in Mid-Western Nepal. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 56(205), 137–140. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.3056

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Vol. 56 No. 205 (2017)

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Original Article

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