Abstract
The seatbelt syndrome refers to the spectrum of injuries associated with lap belt restraints and includes intestinal tears, perforations, and transections; mesenteric disruptions; and lumbar distractions, dislocations, and fractures. We report a case of appendiceal transection associated with a lap belt restraint in a small child.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 765-766 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Trauma - Injury, Infection and Critical Care |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine