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Citation

Vinard JL, Brichon PY, Ohanessian JH, Maudrux G, Latreille R. J. Chir. (Masson) 1983; 120(1): 41-45.

Vernacular Title

Quelques lesions rares provoquees par la ceinture de securite.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1983, Masson Editeur)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

6841478

Abstract

The authors report a number of rare traumatic lesions which can be described under the heading of "safety belt syndrome". The superficial haematoma which is invariably present ("seat belt sign") would seem to be a reliable indication of improper wearing of the seat belt which has been attached too loosely. The lesions seen were a vertebral arteriovenous fistula after cervical contusion, a closed rupture of a rectus abdominis muscle, associated with rupture of the homolateral renal artery and finally pelvi-ureteric disinsertion with laceration of the renal pelvis. It is important to be aware of such lesions which must be suspected in case of accident with a seat belt since the diagnosis is often difficult. The superficial haematoma is a valuable sign which should suggest the possibility of underlying deep lesions.

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