title: Abdominal trauma associated with pelvic fractures.
abstract: Abdominal trauma should always be suspected with major pelvic fractures until proven otherwise. Thorough assessment and diagnostic evaluation will determine whether surgical management is necessary. Nursing care continues to the postinjury period, which needs close observation because further complications are common.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Unkle
authors.forename: W G
authors.initials: WG
authors.lastname: DeLong
mesh_terms: D000007:Abdominal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D011182:Postoperative Care