@article{ref1,
title="Seat belt injuries: radiologic findings and clinical correlation",
journal="Radiographics",
year="1991",
author="Hayes, C. W. and Conway, W. F. and Walsh, J. W. and Coppage, L. and Gervin, A. S.",
volume="11",
number="1",
pages="23-36",
abstract="The seat belt syndrome consists of skeletal, soft-tissue, and visceral injuries associated with use of two- and three-point restraints in patients involved in motor vehicle accidents. Skin abrasions of the neck, chest, and abdomen--the classic seat belt sign--indicate internal injury in 30% of cases. Neck abrasions are associated with injuries to the carotid artery, larynx, and cervical spine; chest abrasions, with fractures of the sternum, ribs, and clavicles and injuries to the heart and thoracic aorta; and abdominal abrasions, with mesenteric tears, bowel perforation and hematoma, Chance fractures, and injuries to the abdominal aorta. The seat belt sign should prompt a diligent search for related injuries.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0271-5333",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}