| Literature DB >> 19386886 |
Abstract
Seat belt use can decrease the mortality rate associated with road traffic accidents (RTA). However, there is an increased risk of bowel perforations among seat belt wearers, possibly as a result of improper use. A case is reported of a female passenger who presented with an abdominal wall fistula 2 weeks after a RTA.Entities:
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Year: 2009 PMID: 19386886 DOI: 10.1136/emj.2008.065227
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Emerg Med J ISSN: 1472-0205 Impact factor: 2.740