Medical hazards of the water skiing douche

Medical Aspects of White-Water Kayaking

“…The pathophysiology of this condition is the same as that of waterskiing, ie, the eardrum may rupture from a "douche" of the external auditory canal. 10 Kayakers are also subject to other aquatic-related and unusual intections, as exemplified by recent reports of schistosomiasis among whitewater rafters in Ethiopia and pulmonary blastomycosis among canoeists in Wisconsin. 11 • 12 Thus, kayakers traveling to other countries need counseling about relevant prophylactic measures for endemic diseases.…”

Hydrostatic rectosigmoid perforation: a rare personal watercraft injury

“…The increased pressure at the rectum overcomes the anal sphincter resistance resulting in a burst of fluid in the rectum, which acts more like a solid, leading to perforation and significant intra-abdominal contamination. The phenomenon of hydrostatic injury has been described in water-skiing and waterslide injuries [10][11][12][13][14] resulting in vaginal lacerations and perforations.…”

Rectal Injury Caused by Personal Watercraft Accident

“…[5][6][7][8] Water-skiing has previously been associated with significant gynecologic injuries in females as well as rectal injuries in males because of high pressure. 5,9 Kizer 8 described this type of injury as being caused by the forceful entry of the water under high pressure into any of the body's orifices.…”