@article {Ameh:1 September 2001:0272-4936:273, author = "Ameh E. A.", title = "Anal injury and fissure-in-ano from sexual abuse in children", journal = "Annals of Tropical Paediatrics: International Child Health", volume = "21", year = "1 September 2001", 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.", pages = "273-275(3)", url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/carfax/catp/2001/00000021/00000003/art00014" }