Study protocol for a multicenter randomized controlled pilot study on decompressive laparotomy vs. decompressive craniectomy for intractable intracranial pressure after traumatic brain injury: The SCALPEL study [PDF]
Brain and Spine, 2023 Introduction: Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is the ultimate intervention to lower intracranial pressure (ICP) following severe traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Bernhard Meyer +2 more
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Decompressive laparotomy for abdominal compartment syndrome resulting from severe acute pancreatitis: a case report [PDF]
BMC Gastroenterology, 2019 Background Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is associated with mortality in patients with critical illness such as severe acute pancreatitis, but it remains unclear whether decompressive laparotomy for ACS can improve the prognosis of patients.
Shinya Ikeda +9 more
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Effect of decompressive laparotomy on organ function in patients with abdominal compartment syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis [PDF]
Critical Care, 2018 Background Decompressive laparotomy has been advised as potential treatment for abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) when medical management fails; yet, the effect on parameters of organ function differs markedly in the published literature.
Lana Van Damme, Jan J. De Waele
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Severe pancreatitis complicated by abdominal compartment syndrome managed with decompressive laparotomy: a case report [PDF]
BMC Surgery, 2019 Background Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is an uncommon complication of severe pancreatitis. It is defined as a sustained intraabdominal pressure (IAP) > 20 mmHg (with or without an abdominal perfusion pressure (APP)
Adele Hwee Hong Lee +2 more
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Decompressive laparotomy for abdominal compartment syndrome [PDF]
British Journal of Surgery, 2016 Abstract Background The effect of decompressive laparotomy on outcomes in patients with abdominal compartment syndrome has been poorly investigated. The aim of this prospective cohort study was to describe the effect of decompressive laparotomy for abdominal compartment syndrome on organ function and ...
Manu Malbrain, , R Ivatury
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Prevalence, Predictors and Decompressive Laparotomy in Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in Patients Requiring Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation [PDF]
Journal of Clinical MedicineBackground: Critically ill patients requiring extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) have several risk factors to suffer from abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). Little is known about this subgroup. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and associated factors for ACS in patients requiring ECMO to assess the effect of ...
Christoph Fisser +2 more
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Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2016 A 7-week-old girl presented with disseminated stage 4 neuroblastoma complicated with massive hepatomegaly and signs of liver failure. She underwent wedge liver biopsy and decompressive laparotomy with GORE-TEX® patch placement prior to the administration
Grigoriy Klimovich, Gavin Falk
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Awareness, knowledge and practices related to intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome among intensive care providers: a systematic scoping review [PDF]
Annals of Intensive CareObjectives: To provide a comprehensive overview of current research on intensive care providers’ awareness, knowledge, and practices regarding IAP/IAH/ACS, as well as barriers to IAP measurement.
ZhiRu Li +6 more
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Characteristics and Outcome Analysis for Intensive Care Patients Undergoing Decompressive Laparotomy for Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: Impact of Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support [PDF]
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023 Jakob Izbicki +2 more
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A case of congenital total intestinal atresia in a neonate: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case ReportsIntroduction Intestinal atresia is the complete occlusion of the intestinal lumen at various parts of the intestine. It has the potential to cause intestinal failure. Two mechanisms are suggested: failure of recanalization and/or accidental injury.
Hindeya Hailu Hagos +5 more
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