@article{ref1,
title="Blunt transection of rectus abdominis following seatbelt related trauma with associated small and large bowel injury",
journal="International journal of surgery case reports",
year="2013",
author="Patel, K. and Doolin, R. and Suggett, N.",
volume="4",
number="11",
pages="958-960",
abstract="INTRODUCTION: Closed rupture of rectus abdominis following seatbelt related trauma is rare. PRESENTATION OF CASE: We present the case of a 45 year old female who presented with closed rupture of the rectus abdominis in conjunction with damage to small bowel mesentery and infarction of small and large bowel following a high velocity road traffic accident. Multiple intestinal resections were required resulting in short bowel syndrome and abdominal wall reconstruction with a porcine collagen mesh. Post-operative complications included intra-abdominal sepsis and an enterocutaneous fistula. DISCUSSION: The presence of rupture of rectus abdominis muscle secondary to seatbelt injury should raise the suspicion of intra-abdominal injury. CONCLUSION: Our case highlights the need for suspicion, investigation and subsequent surgical management of intra-abdominal injury following identification of this rare consequence of seatbelt trauma.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2210-2612",
doi="10.1016/j.ijscr.2013.08.003",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.ijscr.2013.08.003"
}