Abstract
We report four cases of small intestine and mesenteric injuries associated with seat belt use in traffic accidents. Two involved perforation of the small intestines, and two mesenteric tears. Three patients were driver, and the fourth was a front-seat passenger. Two cases of intestine perforation were diagnosed in follow-up after hospitalization and we conducted simple closure. We conducted emergency resection of the small intestine and anastomosis for mesenteric tears immediately after admission. In one case, the wound became infected postoperatively, lrut no other complications were seen. All patients were discharged from the hospital in healthy condition. of Perforation of the small intestine, is difficult to diagnose immediately after a traffic accident, so it is important that careful observation be made of the patieut's condition.
