American journal of surgery
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The nonoperative management (NOM) of abdominal gunshot injuries is gradually becoming the standard of care. Patients with pelvic gunshot injuries constitute a subgroup of patients at high risk of visceral injury. The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and safety of the selective NOM of pelvic gunshot injuries. ⋯ Selective NOM of pelvic gunshot injuries is a feasible, safe, and effective alternative to routine laparotomy.