Pediatric genital injury: an analysis of the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To describe the characteristics of pediatric genital injuries presenting to United States emergency departments (EDs).

Methods

A retrospective cohort study utilizing the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) from 1991-2010 to evaluate pediatric genital injuries was performed.

Results

Pediatric genital injuries represented 0.6% of all pediatric injuries with the incidence of injuries rising through the period studied, 1991-2010. The mean age at injury was 7.1 years old and was distributed 56.6% girls and 43.4% boys. A total of 43.3% had lacerations and 42.2% had contusions/abrasions. The majority of injuries occurred at home (65.9%), and the majority of patients (94.7%) were treated and released

SUBMITTER: Casey JT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3825779 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature