• Med. J. Aust. · May 1976

    Case Reports

    Rupture of the bowel due to road trauma: the emergence of the "seat belt syndrome".

    • I D Vellar, D J Vellar, and C J Mullany.
    • Med. J. Aust. 1976 May 8;1(19):694-6.

    AbstractSeat belts have proved to be life saving for drivers and passengers involved in motor-car collisions. The number of severe head, face and trunk injuries has been significantly reduced. However, the wearing of belts has been responsible for an increased incidence of bowel rupture, in itself a potentially lethal injury if not diagnosed and treated early. There is still much to be done in improving seat belt design.

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