Zoosexuality: an unusual cause of colorectal injury

Abstract

Zoosexuality (the sexual intercourse between humans and animals) represents an extremely rare but potentially fatal cause of colorectal trauma and sepsis. A case of penetrating rectal injury associated with a rapidly progressive sepsis following sexual intercourse with a Maremma Sheepdog is presented.

Keywords:

• Colorectal injury
• sepsis
• zoosexuality

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