Which of the following statement(s) concerning the operative approach to abdominal trauma is/are correct?
A. Pelvic hematomas associated with pelvic fractures should be explored
B. Central retroperitoneal hematomas should be explored after control of other injuries within the peritoneal cavity
C. Stable hematomas in the perinephric space lateral to the midline should be explored to rule out renal injury
D. The initial approach is control of hemorrhage by packing and controlling ongoing contamination from enteric injuries
Answer:B
Which of the following statement(s) concerning the operative approach to abdominal trauma is/are correct?
A. Pelvic hematomas associated with pelvic fractures should be explored B. Central retroperitoneal hematomas should be explored after control of other injuries within the peritoneal cavity C. Stable hematomas in the perinephric space lateral to the midline should be explored to rule out renal injury D. The initial approach is control of hemorrhage by packing and controlling ongoing contamination from enteric injuries