Abstract
A motor vehicle passenger sustained an acute traumatic lumbar hernia caused by an improperly positioned seat belt. Diagnosis was confirmed on computed tomographic scan, and the defect repaired primarily.
MeSH terms
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Abdominal Injuries / complications*
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Accidents, Traffic*
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Aged
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Female
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Follow-Up Studies
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Hernia, Ventral / diagnostic imaging
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Hernia, Ventral / etiology*
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Hernia, Ventral / surgery
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Humans
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Lumbosacral Region
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Radiography
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Seat Belts / adverse effects*
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Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications*