Abdominal compartment syndrome [PDF]
The term abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) describes the clinical manifestations of the pathologic elevation of the intra-abdominal pressure (IAP).
Sanda Robert
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A sudden presentation of abdominal compartment syndrome
Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is defined as sustained intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) exceeding 20 mm Hg, which causes end-organ damage due to impaired tissue perfusion, as with other compartment syndromes [1, 2]. This dysfunction can extend beyond
Tolga Berkman +4 more
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Abdominal compartment syndrome and mixed germ cell tumor: A case of multidisciplinary management and long-term disease-free survival [PDF]
Introduction: Abdominal compartment syndrome is a life-threatening condition caused by elevated intra-abdominal pressure. The most common causes of abdominal compartment syndrome include trauma, burns, and acute pancreatitis.
Natalie L. Ayoub +5 more
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Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome [PDF]
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Milev Boško +8 more
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Inhaled nitric oxide stabilizes acute right ventricular failure due to hypercapnia in abdominal compartment syndrome: a case report [PDF]
Background Inhaled nitric oxide is a selective pulmonary vasodilator commonly used to treat pulmonary hypertension and right ventricular failure.
Yusuke Takei +7 more
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Abdominal Compartment Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are rare but potentially morbid diagnoses. Clinical index of suspicion for these disorders should be raised following massive resuscitation, abdominal wall reconstruction/injury, and in those with space-occupying disorders in the abdomen.
Babak Sarani
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Abdominal compartment syndrome [PDF]
Two cases of abdominal compartment syndrome are described and the pathophysiology associated with it is reviewed.The first patient was a 46-yr-old man who sustained extensive blunt abdominal injuries following a fall. The second was a 54-yr-old man involved in a motor vehicle accident with blunt abdominal trauma.
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Management of abdominal compartment syndrome after transurethral resection of the prostate [PDF]
Acute abdominal compartment syndrome is most commonly associated with blunt abdominal trauma, although it has been seen after ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, liver transplantation, pancreatitis, and massive volume resuscitation.
Megan M. Gaut, Jaime Ortiz
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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Abdominal compartment syndrome may be defined as the deleterious pathophysiologic consequences of a significant increase in intra-abdominal pressure. These alterations can affect respiratory mechanics, cardiovascular system, regional blood flow, renal function, urine output, and intracranial pressure.
R, Peralta, H, Hojman
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Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome in patients admitted to the ICU
Background Intra-abdominal hypertension is frequently present in critically ill patients and is an independent predictor for mortality. Risk factors for intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome have been widely investigated ...
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