@article{ref1,
title="Rare lesions caused by seat belts",
journal="Journal de Chirurgie",
year="1983",
author="Vinard, J. L. and Brichon, P. Y. and Ohanessian, J. H. and Maudrux, G. and Latreille, R.",
volume="120",
number="1",
pages="41-45",
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.",
language="",
issn="0021-7697",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}