Abstract
Flexion-distraction spinal injuries and intra-abdominal visceral injuries have a well-recognized association with the use of passive restraints during motor vehicle collisions. Abdominal aortic injury due to blunt trauma is rare. However, there is a reported association of this injury with seat belt use. We report a case of a restrained passenger in a motor vehicle collision who sustained this triad of injuries, with the abdominal aortic injury not initially suspected.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 312-314 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Emergency Radiology |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 5 |
State | Published - 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Abdominal injuries
- Aorta
- Aorta/abdominal
- Aortic rupture
- Seat belts
- Spinal fractures
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging