Seat Belt Syndrome of a Breastfeeding Mother: Bilateral Facet Dislocation Without Fracture in Lumbar Spine and Delayed Ileal Perforation

Abstract

Introduction: The seat belt syndrome is a term used for multiple injuries associated with seat belt use during a traffic accident. Among these injuries, attention should be paid to spine and abdominal traumas that could be fatal. Case Presentation: This case report describes a 34-year-old woman wearing only a lap belt removing the upper part of her seat belt to breastfeed her baby in the back seat of the car during a traffic accident. Bilateral facet dislocation in lumbar spine without fracture and delayed ileal perforation were found. Spine surgery was performed urgently. Abdominal injury was detected 24 hours after spine surgery. Discussion: This case demonstrates the importance of the seat belt syndrome. It also supports why this type of injured patient needs close follow-up. Various rare injuries may be encountered. The trauma team must be alert in seat belt related traffic accidents, where many different injuries can be seen