Abdominal aortic injury associated with “seat belt syndrome”
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1438-1435
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Key words seat belts – spinal fractures – aortic rupture – abdominal injuries – aorta – aorta/abdominal
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Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
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Medicine
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Abstract Flexion–distraction spinal injuries and intra-abdominal visceral injuries have a well-recognized association with the use of passive restraints during motor vehicle collisions. Abdominal aortic injury due to blunt trauma is rare. However, there is a reported association of this injury with seat belt use. We report a case of a restrained passenger in a motor vehicle collision who sustained this triad of injuries, with the abdominal aortic injury not initially suspected.
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Electronic Resource
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