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Eur J Trauma Emerg S · Apr 2007
Seat Belt Syndrome and Aortoiliac Lesion: Case Report and Review of the Literature.
- Newton R Aerts, Eduardo Lichtenfels, and Nilon Erling.
- Department of Vascular Surgery Santa Casa de Porto Alegre and Hospital Municipal de Pronto-socorro, Fundação Faculdade Federal de Ciências Médicas de Porto Alegre, Rua. Prof. Annes Dlas 285, Porto Alegre RioGrande do Sul, Brazil. newaerts@via-rs.net.
- Eur J Trauma Emerg S. 2007 Apr 1;33(2):198-200.
AbstractBlunt vascular trauma represents 7-9% of the vascular lesions in civilians. There are few reports associating blunt trauma with aortoiliac lesion to the trauma associated with the use of seat belts. We report a case of aortic bifurcation disruption and bilateral iliac artery thrombosis directly related to seat belt use and not associated with pelvic fractures. Arterial revascularization was accomplished through an aortoiliac bypass with spiraled saphenous vein interposition graft and perfusion was restored to both limbs. However, the patient died 5 days after due to respiratory distress syndrome. A high index of suspicion and early diagnosis are essential for patient survival and limb salvage.
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