Colonic fistula complicating electric burns - a case report elec. inj.

Patients

• One child (younger than 14 years), India

Endpoint

• burns
• seizures
• neurological consequences (short-term, pain, headache, brain injury)
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation
• colonic fistula

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC
• power transmission line
• current entry and exit points: specified