Severe constipation in a pediatric patient causing abdominal compartment syndrome
Introduction: Abdominal compartment syndrome is defined as elevated intra-abdominal pressure, and typically presents following trauma or burns in adults or in neonates with abdominal wall defects1.
Eric Ballman +3 more
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Percutaneous catheter drainage of secondary abdominal compartment syndrome: A case report
Abdominal compartment syndrome can be a lethal entity when not treated in a timely fashion. Current standard of care involves emergent decompressive laparotomy by the surgical team.
Aditi Patel, MD +2 more
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Context: Abdominal compartment syndrome in children carries a mortality of 40–60%. Although definitive treatment for this condition traditionally involves decompressive laparotomy, percutaneous catheter drainage of associated ascites is described as an ...
Beatrix Hyemin Choi +4 more
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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
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Samir Johna +2 more
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Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome in pancreatitis, paediatrics, and trauma [PDF]
Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) is an important contributor to early organ dysfunction in trauma and sepsis. However, relatively little is known about the impact of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) in general internal medicine, pregnant patients, and ...
De Keulenaer, Bart L +9 more
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A clinician’s guide to management of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome in critically ill patients [PDF]
This article is one of ten reviews selected from the Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2020. Other selected articles can be found online at .
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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Popowicz P, Newman RK, Dominique E.
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Awareness and knowledge of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome: results of an international survey [PDF]
Background: Surveys have demonstrated a lack of physician awareness of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome (IAH/ACS) and wide variations in the management of these conditions, with many intensive care units (ICUs) reporting ...
De Keulenaer, Bart L +8 more
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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.
Loi, Patrizia +2 more
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Abdominal decompression for abdominal compartment syndrome in critically ill patients: a retrospective study [PDF]
Background. The abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) refers to organ dysfunction that may occur as a result of increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP). Successful management may require abdominal decompression and temporary abdominal closure (TAC).
Ceelen, Wim +5 more
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