Il Giornale di chirurgia
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Il Giornale di chirurgia · Jul 2014
Review Case ReportsSeat belt syndrome, a new pattern of injury in developing countries. Case report and review of literature*.
Classically, seat belt syndrome appears with seat belt marks on the body, bowel perforations, and lumbar spine fractures. However the symptoms are not limited to those previously mentioned, and organ damage can vary greatly. ⋯ The abdominal pain in the polytraumatized patients with seat belt syndrome may be dominated by the pain caused by extra-abdominal injuries. The presence of a seat belt mark across the abdomen increases suspicion of abdominal injuries.