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

Author: Ameh E. A.1

Source: Annals of Tropical Paediatrics: International Child Health, Volume 21, Number 3, 1 September 2001 , pp. 273-275(3)

Publisher: Carfax Publishing, part of the Taylor & Francis Group

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Abstract:

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.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Paediatric Surgery Unit, Department of Surgery, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria

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