ANTERIOR LUNG HERNIATION - ANOTHER ASPECT OF THE SEAT-BELT SYNDROME

被引:34
作者
MAY, AK [1 ]
CHAN, B [1 ]
DANIEL, TM [1 ]
YOUNG, JS [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV VIRGINIA,HLTH SCI CTR,DEPT SURG,CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA 22908
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10.1097/00005373-199504000-00021
中图分类号
R4 [临床医学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100602 ;
摘要
Shoulder harnesses can be a source of thoracic injury in motor vehicle crashes. Sternal and rib fractures are most commonly reported. We present a case of a traumatic anterior lung herniation secondary to shoulder harness trauma in a motor vehicle crash victim with multiple injuries. A brief review of lung hernias is provided as well as a brief discussion of the thoracic manifestations of the seatbelt syndrome.
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