Anterior lung herniation: another aspect of the seatbelt syndrome

J Trauma. 1995 Apr;38(4):587-9. doi: 10.1097/00005373-199504000-00021.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Female
  • Hernia / etiology
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / etiology*
  • Lung Diseases / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Seat Belts / adverse effects*