Lap belt abdominal aortic trauma

Australas Radiol. 1999 Aug;43(3):369-71. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1673.1999.433689.x.

Abstract

A case of vehicle accident trauma to the abdominal aorta in a patient wearing a lap-type seat belt is presented, together with its diagnosis and management. The role of the radiologist is emphasized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abdominal Injuries / diagnostic imaging
  • Abdominal Injuries / etiology*
  • Abdominal Injuries / surgery
  • Accidents, Traffic*
  • Adolescent
  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Aorta, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Aorta, Abdominal / injuries*
  • Aorta, Abdominal / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laparotomy
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Lumbar Vertebrae / injuries
  • Multiple Trauma / diagnostic imaging
  • Multiple Trauma / etiology*
  • Multiple Trauma / surgery
  • Seat Belts / adverse effects*
  • Spinal Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Fractures / etiology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures