Question
Seat belt injury involves –
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Spleen
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Mesentry
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Femoral artery
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Abdominal aorta
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � B
Explanation
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Ans. is ‘b’ i.e., Mesentry Ref Reddy 29th/e p. 255
- Sudden break will cause acute flexion of body over the lap strap of seat belt.
- This kind of injury can give rise to ‘seat belt syndrome’ which includes small intestine avulsions, intestinal, omental and mesenteric lacerations and intestinal contusions and perforations.
