Why do one-third of all patients with pelvic fractures have associated intra-abdominal injuries?

a. the high possibility of developing peritonitis
b. the very significant force required for damage
c. most pelvic fractures are open and contaminated
d. because of the transfer of force into the lumbar spine

B

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