A closer look at aortic seat belt injuries: review of 52 cases published in the last 60 years
INTRODUCTION: Seat belt aorta is a rare but often severe complication arising from blunt trauma with compression of the abdominal aorta against vertebrae. Seat belt sign is often present as an ecchymosis across the abdomen. The association with abdominal wall disruption and hollow viscus injury has...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | Portuguese |
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Sociedade Portuguesa de Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular
2024-03-01
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Series: | Angiologia e Cirurgia Vascular |
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Online Access: | https://acvjournal.com/index.php/acv/article/view/553 |