Traumatic seromuscular rupture of intestine.
A vehicular accident victim sustained multiple transverse split-thickness intestinal lacerations. This rare and distinctive seatbelt injury results from the impact of intestinal loops against the abdominal restraint, whereby the rigid muscle coat ruptures, while the integrity of inner layers is preserved.
Legier
J F
JF
Department of Pathology, East Virginia Medical School, Newport News 23601.
D000328:Adult; D003106:Colon / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000293:injuries; D007422:Intestines / Q000293:injuries*; D008099:Liver / Q000293:injuries; D008297:Male; D012421:Rupture; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013154:Spleen / Q000293:injuries; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000209:etiology*