Journal Published Online: 01 November 1999
Volume 44, Issue 6

Traumatic Rupture of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Associated with the Use of a Seatbelt

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Injury to the abdominal aorta after blunt trauma continues to be a relatively infrequent occurrence. In this report, we describe a case of traumatic rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm associated with inappropriate seatbelt use.

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Bunai, Y
Gifu University School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan
Nagai, A
Gifu University School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan
Nakamura, I
Gifu University School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan
Ohya, I
Gifu University School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan
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Stock #: JFS14606J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14606J