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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 [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.
S T, Reeves +3 more
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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 ...
Marije Smit +6 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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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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Abdominal compartment syndrome [PDF]
The abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) was first described in surgical patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, trauma, bleeding, or infection, but in recent years it has also been described in patients with other pathologies such as burn injury and sepsis and in medical patients. This F1000 Medicine Report is intended to provide critical care
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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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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Intraabdominal hypertension and Abdominal compartment syndrome are causes of morbidity and mortality in critical care patients. Timely diagnosis and treatment may improve organ functions.
Pınar Zeyneloğlu
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