@article{ref1,
title="Severe abdominal injuries sustained in an adult wearing a pelvic seatbelt: a case report and review of the literature",
journal="Irish journal of medical science",
year="2008",
author="Broe, P. J. and O'Brien, G. C. and O'Kelly, F.",
volume="177",
number="4",
pages="385-387",
abstract="In automobile accidents, the&quot;seatbelt syndrome&quot;(SBS) consists of a constellation of injuries, predominantly involving thoraco-lumbar vertebral fractures and intraabdominal organ injury. A recent amendment to Irish legislation has made the wearing of seatbelts mandatory for all rear seated passengers in an effort to protect children. Whilst rear seatbelts result in a significant reduction in morbidity and mortality following road traffic accidents (RTA), we present a case in which the rear lap seatbelt caused severe abdominal injuries. It is evident that the current rear seat lapbelt system is an inferior design associated with a significant morbidity and mortality when compared to three-point harness system and consideration should be given to replacing them in all motor vehicles.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0021-1265",
doi="10.1007/s11845-008-0215-2",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11845-008-0215-2"
}