TY - JOUR PY - 1992// TI - Appendiceal transection in a child associated with a lap belt restraint: case report JO - Journal of trauma A1 - Coran, Arnold G. A1 - Statter, Mindy B. SP - 765 EP - 766 VL - 33 IS - 5 N2 - The seatbelt syndrome refers to the spectrum of injuries associated with lap belt restraints and includes intestinal tears, perforations, and transections; mesenteric disruptions; and lumbar distractions, dislocations, and fractures. We report a case of appendiceal transection associated with a lap belt restraint in a small child. LA - SN - 0022-5282 UR - http://dx.doi.org/ ID - ref1 ER -