title: Urologic complications associated with pelvic fractures.
abstract: Patients with a history of lower abdominal trauma need to be assessed for concomitant urologic complications. Assessment of the genitourinary tract should be performed in an orderly progression to insure complete information. This article provides an overview of the evaluation, treatment, and complications associated with the bladder and male urethral injuries most commonly associated with pelvic fractures. Nursing considerations are presented for the immediate and long-term care of this patient grouping.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Meyer
mesh_terms: D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010384:Pelvic Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D014566:Urogenital System / Q000293:injuries*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*