Seat-belt trauma of the breast in a pregnant woman causing milk-duct injury: a case report and review of the literature

Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2010 Jul;92(5):W14-5. doi: 10.1308/147870810X12659688851799. Epub 2010 Jun 7.

Abstract

Injury to the milk-duct following a road traffic accident has not been reported in the literature. This case report describes a 25-year-old postpartum lady with massive swelling of the breast due to milk-duct injury and collection of milk within the breast. We describe the possible mechanism of milk-duct injury, its presentation and management, and also review the literature on seat-belt injury to the breast.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Accidents, Traffic
  • Adult
  • Automobile Driving
  • Breast Feeding / adverse effects
  • Cesarean Section
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lactation Disorders / etiology*
  • Mammary Glands, Human / injuries*
  • Pregnancy
  • Seat Belts / adverse effects*