Injury to the Abdominal Aorta from a Seat Belt in a Frontal Motor Vehicle Collision
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
;
: 326-330, 2013.
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en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-212419
ABSTRACT
In traffic accidents, wearing a seatbelt can cause abdominal aortic injury due to an abrupt deceleration. We report a case of abdominal aorta dissection caused by a seat belt in a frontal motor vehicle collision. The initial symptoms and signs were vague or uncertain. However, he complained severe abdominal pain with seat belt sign below the umbilicus. Abdominal computed tomography scans showed an initial flap of the abdominal aorta with hematoma and hazy stranding of the mesentery.
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Asunto principal:
Aorta Abdominal
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Cinturones de Seguridad
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Ombligo
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Accidentes de Tránsito
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Dolor Abdominal
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Vehículos a Motor
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Desaceleración
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Hematoma
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Mesenterio
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of the Korean Society of Emergency Medicine
Año:
2013
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Artículo
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