Lower Genitourinary Tract Trauma Caused by Cow Horn Injury

Abstract

Introduction Lower genitourinary tract trauma in females caused by cow horn injury (goring) is rarely reported and discussed. Materials and Methods All (12) women who were managed over the past 5 years for genitourinary tract trauma inflicted by cow horn injury were retrospectively analyzed.Results Variable patterns of lower genitourinary trauma were observed due to cow horn injury. Conclusion Treatment should be individualized and offered after thorough evaluation under anesthesia.

Vaginal Injury by a Cow's Horn

“…Previous all cases of vaginal injury were treated by surgical suturing. [ 2 3 4 5 ] In contrast to these findings, our present patient was cured by observation without complications.…”

“…Moreover, there have been two case reports and two original articles concerning vaginal injury caused by cow horn injury, similar to our own. [ 2 3 4 5 ] As the vagina is largely protected by the pelvis from blunt impact to the lower abdomen during an animal attack, the vaginal injury might require stabbing by a horn. Previous all cases of vaginal injury were treated by surgical suturing.…”

Bladder rupture due to urogenital tract trauma caused by ox horn injury in a patient with pelvic organ prolapse: a case report

“…This is clearly illustrated in our case, in which the patient was in squatting position preparing food for her cattle. A 5-year retrospective review of hospital data on lower genitourinary tract trauma in females caused by cow horn injury identified only 12 cases of such injuries, and none involved the bladder [ 6 ].…”

“…Although physical traumas resulting from cattle horn injuries are relatively common on various parts of the body, injuries to the genitalia and lower urinary system from cattle horns are rarely reported [ 5 , 6 ].…”

Trauma Associado às Touradas à Corda nos Açores: Um Estudo Transversal

“…2,3 As séries publicadas descrevem maioritariamente acidentes decorrentes em touradas de praça, 2,3 mas a maioria da literatura assenta em relatos de casos isolados no mesmo contexto [4][5][6][7] ou acidentes com vacas selvagens na India. [8][9][10] O mecanismo de trauma mais comum é o trauma penetrante por corno de touro 2 e as áreas anatómicas mais comummente afetadas são a região inguinal e os membros inferiores. 2,3 As lesões vasculares estão muitas vezes associadas aos traumatismos da região inguinal e coxa (cerca de 20%) 2 com necessidade de intervenção cirúrgica urgente em cerca de 30% dos casos.…”