Journal Published Online: 01 July 2001
Volume 46, Issue 4

Blunt Pancreatic Trauma by a Wheelchair User Restraint System During a Traffic Accident

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Traffic accidents are the most common cause of blunt pancreatic trauma, and most injuries occur in unrestrained drivers. Blunt pancreatic trauma in a passenger or a restrained driver is rare. In this report, we describe a case of blunt pancreatic trauma caused by a restraint system for wheelchair users during a traffic accident.

Author Information

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
Pages: 4
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Stock #: JFS15079J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS15079J