Acta chirurgica Iugoslavica
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Acta Chir Iugosl
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We are all witness of the rapid tempo of our life styles made possible by recent advances in modern technology. The powerful, fast automobiles used in our society are an important contributing factor in trauma and polytrauma. Etiology of injuries therefore are changing before our eyes. ⋯ Until recently, the principle cause of pelvic trauma was falling from high heights. However, today, statistics show that 60%--80% of all pelvic fractures occur in automobile accidents, only 19% are caused by falls, and 6.4% by industrial accidents. This illustrates the trastic change in etiology of fractures of the pelvis and trauma of the lower urinary pathways.