Patient populations at risk for intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome

Title: Patient populations at risk for intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome
Creator: Balogh, Zsolt J.; Leppäniemi, Ari
Relation: American Surgeon Vol. 77, Issue 7, p. S12-S16
Relation: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21944446
Publisher: Southeastern Surgical Congress
Resource Type: journal article
Date: 2011
Description: Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are critical care conditions with significant morbidity and mortality. The surgical measure to treat ACS (decompressive laparotomy) is hazardous and results in an open abdomen with potential major complications such as fistulas, abscesses, and large ventral hernias. As a result of the complicated natural history of IAH/ACS as well as significant morbidity and mortality, prevention is a logical approach to this complex problem. Knowledge of the patient populations at high risk for developing IAH/ACS is crucial. The aim of this review is to discuss the high-risk populations for acute IAH/ACS among surgical patients.
Subject: sever acute-pancreatitis; multiple organ failure; international-conference; severe peritonitis; damage control; management; pressure; trauma; resuscitation; complications
Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1052766
Identifier: uon:15479
Identifier: ISSN:0003-1348
Language: eng
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