Complete Transection of the Abdominal Wall Secondary to Being a Rear Seat-Belted Passenger

Authors

• Jamshed Zuberi, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA.
• Yousef Masoudpoor, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA.
• Severija Saladziute, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA.
• Emma Morel, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA.
• Daniel Garcia, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA.
• Diya Khetan, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA.
• Erem Tutal, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA.
• Natasha Becker, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA.
• Peter Park, Hackensack University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ 07601, USA.
• Stephanie Bonne, Advocate Health - MidwestFollow

Recommended Citation

Zuberi J, Masoudpoor Y, Saladziute S, et al. Complete Transection of the Abdominal Wall Secondary to Being a Rear Seat-Belted Passenger. Case Rep Surg. 2024;2024:4335543. doi:10.1155/2024/4335543

Affiliations

Advocate Christ Medical Center

Abstract

Garrett and Braunstein introduced the concept of the "seat belt sign" in motor vehicle collision (MVC) victims. They defined this as abdominal wall bruising from a lap belt. These signs of trauma are not uncommon. However, "seat belt syndrome," a pattern of musculoskeletal and internal organ injuries resulting from deceleration forces exerted by the safety device is rarely seen. Here, we illustrate a case of traumatic closed rupture of the rectus abdominis muscle secondary to seat belt injury. This potential injury is important to recognize and our case will illustrate the need for careful imaging review and clinical assessment to identify associated intra-abdominal injuries.

Type

Article

PubMed ID

38966494