Case records of the Children's Mercy Hospital: A 12-year-old girl with a straddle injury.

Pediatr Emerg Care

Division of Emergency Medical Services, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.

Published: June 2011

Straddle injuries are common in children. At the end of this case presentation, you should be able to describe the approach to the evaluation and treatment of a straddle injury, list indications for gynecologic consultation and/or sedation, plan disposition, and discuss pitfalls to avoid in evaluating patients with straddle injuries.

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