Appendiceal transection in a child associated with a lap belt restraint: case report.
The seatbelt syndrome refers to the spectrum of injuries associated with lap belt restraints and includes intestinal tears, perforations, and transections; mesenteric disruptions; and lumbar distractions, dislocations, and fractures. We report a case of appendiceal transection associated with a lap belt restraint in a small child.
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Section of Pediatric Surgery, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor.
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D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D001065:Appendix / Q000293:injuries*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012421:Rupture; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery