[Traumatic gut perforation (seat-belt syndrome): a case report].

Abstract

Seat belts have dramatically reduced the severity of traumas in car accidents. On the other hand, specific lesions have appeared, related to seat belt use. These lesions are defined as "seat belt syndrome". The Authors describe an intestinal medio-ileal perforation due to seat belts in a child.

• Authors: B Melissa, A A Ilardi, R Leoni, A Roggi, D Meucci, M Messina
• Journal: La Pediatria medica e chirurgica : Medical and surgical pediatrics (Pediatr Med Chir) 2003 Jul-Aug Vol. 25 Issue 4 Pg. 277-80 ISSN: 0391-5387 [Print] Italy
• Vernacular Title: Perforazione intestinale da trauma addominale chiuso (seat-belt syndrome): descrizione di un caso clinico.
• PMID: 15070272 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Child
• Humans
• Ileum (injuries)
• Intestinal Perforation (etiology)
• Male
• Seat Belts (adverse effects)
• Wounds, Nonpenetrating (etiology)