TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1983//
TI  - Rare lesions caused by seat belts
JO  - Journal de Chirurgie
A1  - Vinard, J. L.
A1  - Brichon, P. Y.
A1  - Ohanessian, J. H.
A1  - Maudrux, G.
A1  - Latreille, R.
SP  - 41
EP  - 45
VL  - 120
IS  - 1
N2  - 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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SN  - 0021-7697
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -