Citation

Okeke RI, Lok J, Keranalli P, Chaudhry M, Saliba C, Herman R, Scherer LRT, Miyata S, Blewett C. Cureus 2022; 14(8): e27901.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, Curēus)

DOI

10.7759/cureus.27901

PMID

36110435

PMCID

PMC9464108

Abstract

Seatbelts have reduced the number of fatal head, facial, and chest injuries. They have, however, introduced a set of injuries comprising abdominal wall bruising, Intra-abdominal injuries, and lumbar spine fractures collectively termed the seat belt syndrome. Surgical repair is the treatment for encountered bowel injuries. We present a case of delayed bowel perforation following presentation with signs of seat belt trauma identifying a decisional dilemma in the surgical management of serosal tears with no apparent signs of perforation.

Language: en

Keywords

bowel; bowel injury; perforation; seatbelt; seatbelt syndrome