Transperineal sonography of a large vulvar hematoma following blunt perineal trauma. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Vulvar hematomas may result from puerperal or nonpuerperal-related trauma. These perineal injuries, especially the puerperal type, may be life-threatening and require surgical exploration, evacuation, and hemostasis. In the absence of acute hematoma expansion, expectant management may suffice. Experience with transperineal sonography in the assessment of female perineal trauma has been limited to a single case report pertaining to a puerperal vulvar hematoma. We present an unusual case in which the transperineal sonographic appearance of a large vulvar hematoma following a straddle injury to the perineum assisted in the expectant management of this condition.

publication date

  • January 1, 2006

Research

keywords

  • Hematoma
  • Perineum
  • Vulva
  • Vulvar Diseases
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 33745749748

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1002/jcu.20188

PubMed ID

  • 16788964

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 34

issue

  • 6