Animal models in compartment syndrome: a review of existing literature
. Objective:. Extremity compartment syndrome (ECS) is a morbid condition resulting in permanent myoneural damage. Currently, the diagnosis of compartment syndrome relies on clinical symptoms and/or intracompartment pressure measurements, both of which ...
Dillon C. O’Neill, MD +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
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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Assessment and diagnosis of acute limb compartment syndrome: A literature review [PDF]
Background: Compartment syndrome is a collection of symptoms that signal increased pressure in the muscle compartment and results in compromised tissue perfusion.
Ali, Parveen +2 more
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Upper extremity compartment syndrome after minor trauma: an imperative for increased vigilance for a rare, but limb-threatening complication [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Compartment syndrome of any extremity is a limb-threatening emergency requiring an emergent surgical management. Thus, ruling out compartment syndrome is often high on the list of priorities when treating high-energy injuries and fractures ...
Daniel A Seigerman +4 more
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Acute compartment syndrome [PDF]
Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is characterized by increased pressure within an anatomic space surrounded by non-expandable structures. ACS can develop in various body regions, including the extremities and the visceral cavity. In ACS of the extremities, in more than two-thirds of the cases, the forearm or the lower leg is affected.
F, Hildebrand, H-C, Pape
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Neonatal compartment syndrome [PDF]
A term large-for-gestational-age neonate was born via an uncomplicated normal vaginal delivery at a peripheral hospital. The neonate was referred to our tertiary centre due to concerns regarding the appearance of the right hand.
Sirisha Andey +3 more
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Compartment Syndrome following Below-Knee Amputation
In the setting of below-knee amputation, compartment syndrome is a rare complication. Early clinical symptoms of an acute compartment syndrome following below-knee amputation can mimic or be masked by postoperative pain management. We present the case of
Adam S. Gerry +4 more
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Is intra-abdominal hypertension a missing factor that drives multiple organ dysfunction syndrome? [PDF]
In a recent issue of Critical Care, Cheng and colleagues conducted a rabbit model study that demonstrated that intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) may damage both gut anatomy and function. With only 6 hours of IAH at 25 mmHg, these authors observed an 80%
De Waele, Jan +3 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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