Pediatric perineal impalement injuries

Pediatric perineal impalement injuries are relatively uncommon. There may b e difficulty in recognizing or properly treating such injuries, because the ir severity may not be reflected accurately by the external appearance of t he perineum, The authors describe 3 case reports of patients with perineal impalement injuries and their management. The authors emphasize how a thoro ugh workup can prevent missed injuries, leading to timely surgical repair a nd good outcomes. Copyright (C) 2000 by W.B. Saunders Company.