2001
DOI: 10.1007/s004230000185
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Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome

Abstract: Akin to compartment syndrome in extremities, the pathophysiological effects of increased intra-abdominal pressure developed well before any clinical evidence of compartment syndrome. These effects include cardiovascular, pulmonary, renal and intracranial derangement, reduction of intestinal and hepatic blood flow, and reduction of abdominal wall compliance. Although abdominal compartment syndrome is more commonly noted in patients with abdominal trauma, it is now evident that non-trauma surgical patients could… Show more

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“…9,10 This usually occurs when the intra-abdominal pressure, measured by IVP, is above 20-25 cm H 2 O. 9,11 The volume increase is mainly due to abdominal trauma, but may also be caused by significant intra-abdominal bleeding or collections, retroperitoneal hematomas, difuse peritonitis, peritoneal edema due to vigorous volemic ressucitation, packing of the abdominal cavity (damage control), pancreatitis, pneumoperitoneum and neoplasms. [11][12][13] Treatment consists of prompt surgical decompression and volemic resuscitation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…9,10 This usually occurs when the intra-abdominal pressure, measured by IVP, is above 20-25 cm H 2 O. 9,11 The volume increase is mainly due to abdominal trauma, but may also be caused by significant intra-abdominal bleeding or collections, retroperitoneal hematomas, difuse peritonitis, peritoneal edema due to vigorous volemic ressucitation, packing of the abdominal cavity (damage control), pancreatitis, pneumoperitoneum and neoplasms. [11][12][13] Treatment consists of prompt surgical decompression and volemic resuscitation.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Untreated IAH converts to ACS and results in multiorgan failure with high risk of morbidity and mortality [1,2,4]. Thus early diagnosis of IAH, before ACS occurs, is extremely important.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…IAP is transmitted to the thoracic cavity directly or indirectly thought deviation of the diaphragm. The upward movement of the diaphragm causes reduction of chest wall and lung compliance, increasing intrapleural pressure, decrease of ventilation and increase of pulmonary vascular resistance [10][11][12][13]. The main respiratory problem in IAH patients is the development of compression atelectasis of the lung parenchyma, mainly in the caudal parts near diaphragm, caused by its elevation [14].…”
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confidence: 99%