title: Seat-belt injuries to the left common carotid artery and left internal carotid artery.
abstract: Seat-belt injuries to the neck in a traffic accident or any trauma to the neck in other situations can cause tearing of the inner surface of the carotid arteries and lead to the formation of a fresh thrombus, or can cause partial to complete transection of the carotid arteries.
authors: Erie County Medical Examiner's Office, Buffalo, NY 14215.
authors: S
authors: S
authors: Baik
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Uku
authors: K G
authors: KG
authors: Joo
mesh_terms: D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects*