Author/Editor		Uranjek, J
Title		Severe abdominal lesions caused by seat belt - a case report
Type		članek
Source		In: Zabavnik Z, editor. Book of lectures of the 16th anaesthesia symposium Alpe Adria; 2003 May 9-11; Maribor. Maribor: Splošna bolnišnica,
Publication year		2003
Volume		str. 171-5
Language		eng
Abstract		Background: The use of seat belts has greatly reduced mortality and serious injury in car accidents. However, belts themselves can produce serious lesions, particularly if incorrectly placed. Patients: We present a case report of a patient with severe intestinal, mesenteric and large vessel injury due toa seat belt. Conclusions: The proper use of seat belts raises survival in road accidents. On the other hand seat belts may cause injuries which, when unknown, may cause death. A special attention should be made to some physical signs of seat belt use and misuse.
Descriptors		ACCIDENTS, TRAFFIC SEAT BELTS ABDOMINAL INJURIES MIDDLE AGE