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    Ann Trop Paediatr. 2001 Sep;21(3):273-5.

    Anal injury and fissure-in-ano from sexual abuse in children.

    Ameh EA.

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    Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria. ameh@abu.edu.ng

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    Ano-rectal injuries in children are generally uncommon, and those caused by sexual abuse are rarely reported in our environment. This is a report of two children aged 5 and 12 years who sustained anal injuries following anal sexual abuse. Both presented late with fissure-in-ano and were managed conservatively. Though fissure-in-ano is not uncommon in children, it might be necessary to exclude sexual abuse and undertake appropriate evaluation and treatment. The child must be protected from further abuse.

    PMID:
    11579868
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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