Unusual subclavian artery lacerations resulting from lap-shoulder seatbelt trauma: case reports

Ruskey, J.; Lieberman, M.E.; Shaikh, K.A.; Talucci, R.C.

Journal of Trauma 29(11): 1598-1600

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0022-5282
PMID: 2585574
Document Number: 330381
While the impact of seatbelts on injury is favorable, their use is also associated with unique and previously unrecognized patterns of injury. Two cases of combined subclavian and vertebral artery injury, when lap shoulder harness restraints were used, are presented.

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