title: Unusual subclavian artery lacerations resulting from lap-shoulder seatbelt trauma: case reports.
abstract: While the impact of seatbelts on injury is favorable, their use is also associated with unique and previously unrecognized patterns of injury. Two cases of combined subclavian and vertebral artery injury, when lap shoulder harness restraints were used, are presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ruskey
authors.forename: M E
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Lieberman
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Shaikh
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Talucci
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013348:Subclavian Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000293:injuries*; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000209:etiology*