No Peritonism in Surgery — 28yo Man | Trauma Surgery | SMLE Q#803
SMLE Question #803
Surgery
Trauma Surgery
Last updated: February 2026
A 28-year-old man presents to the emergency department after a stab wound to the anterior abdominal wall. He is alert and reports only localized pain at the wound site. Local wound exploration shows penetration of the anterior abdominal fascia without evisceration or active bleeding. The abdomen is soft, non-distended, and nontender away from the wound, with no peritonism. What is the most appropriate next step in management?
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