The Changing Face of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
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چکیده
Intra-abdominal Hypertension (IAH) and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS) are significant causes of morbidity and mortality among critically ill medical, surgical, and paediatric patients (Ivatury et al. 1998; Malbrain et al. 2005; Ejike et al. 2007). IAH/ACS management has evolved significantly in recent years resulting in both improved survival and decreased resource utilisation (Cheatham and Safcsak 2010). Key factors in this improved strategy include earlier diagnosis, comprehensive medical management, and rapid surgical intervention for refractory ACS (Cheatham 2009; Cheatham and Safcsak 2010). The purpose of this brief review is to discuss recent cuttingedge changes in the management of patients with IAH/ACS.
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