Distal subgaleal-peritoneal shunt migration into the abdominal wall with subsequent formation of a pre-peritoneal pseudocyst: a rare complication. [PDF]
Distal ventriculo-peritoneal shunt migration and extra-peritoneal CSF pseudocyst formation are unusual complications of shunt placement. We present a 65-year-old-female who received a subgaleal-peritoneal shunt to decompress a post-surgical subgaleal ...
Carmel, Peter W +4 more
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Background. Intra-abdominal hypertension complicates the course of secondary diffuse peritonitis in at least 60–70% of cases. Abdominal decompression is an essential component in the complex of therapeutic measures in patients with secondary diffuse ...
K. I. Popandopulo +4 more
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Interaction between intra-abdominal pressure and positive-end expiratory pressure
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to quantify the interaction between increased intra-abdominal pressure and Positive-End Expiratory Pressure. METHODS: In 30 mechanically ventilated ICU patients with a fixed tidal volume, respiratory system plateau ...
Jamili Anbar Torquato +3 more
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Relavance of peritoneal drainage fluid lactate level in patients with intra-abdominal hypertension
Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) on peritoneal fluid lactate, local and systemic organ dysfunctions in patients after major abdominal surgery.
Natasa Kovac +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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Background Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) can be measured by several indirect methods; however, the urinary bladder is largely preferred. The aim of this study was to compare intra-bladder pressure (IBP) at different levels of IAPs and assess its ...
Abdulla Ahmed Al-Abassi +2 more
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Bogota-VAC – A Newly Modified Temporary Abdominal Closure Technique [PDF]
Background: We present Bogota-VAC, a newly modified temporary abdominal closure (TAC) technique for open abdomen condition after abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS).
Benninger, E +4 more
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The significance of intra-abdominal pressure on postural stabilization: A low back pain case report
Intra-abdominal pressure is a hydraulic pressure within the abdominal cavity. Previous studies confirmed its direct association with both spinal stability and spinal unloading.
Jakub Novak +6 more
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Abdominal compartment syndrome in severe acute pancreatitis (review of literature)
The study was performed for analysis of current understanding of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome in patients with severe acute pancreatitis.The English and Russian articles about intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal ...
L. A. Otdelnov, A. S. Mukhin
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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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