Lap belt abdominal aortic trauma.
A case of vehicle accident trauma to the abdominal aorta in a patient wearing a lap-type seat belt is presented, together with its diagnosis and management. The role of the radiologist is emphasized.
McEwan
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Division of Radiology, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. dmcewan@medeserv.com.au
Woodruff
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Archibald
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D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000293:Adolescent; D015901:Angiography, Digital Subtraction; D001012:Aorta, Abdominal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D009104:Multiple Trauma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D012622:Seat Belts / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures