Unusual subclavian artery lacerations resulting from lap-shoulder seatbelt trauma: case reports

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.

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Veröffentlicht in:	The journal of trauma 1989-11, Vol.29 (11), p.1598-1600
Hauptverfasser:	RUSKEY, J, LIEBERMAN, M. E, SHAIKH, K. A, TALUCCI, R. C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Biological and medical sciences Female Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Seat Belts - adverse effects Subclavian Artery - injuries Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents Vascular injuries: limbs, aorta, vena cava Vertebral Artery - injuries Wounds, Nonpenetrating - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	0022-5282 1529-8809