TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1991//
TI  - Seat belt injuries: radiologic findings and clinical correlation
JO  - Radiographics
A1  - Hayes, C. W.
A1  - Conway, W. F.
A1  - Walsh, J. W.
A1  - Coppage, L.
A1  - Gervin, A. S.
SP  - 23
EP  - 36
VL  - 11
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0271-5333
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -