BACKGROUND In 1996, Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate was introduced and has been shown to be safe and highly effective. CASE PRESENTATION We report a case of a rare complication that resulted in intra-abdominal compartment syndrome with prolonged intubation and intensive care, involving an 74-year-old male after holmium laser enucleation of prostate, with a massive irrigant fluid lea...

The history of animal cystometry revolves around the desire for specification of the lower urinary tract functions as a dynamic reservoir. However, in animal models, the functional significance of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) in urodynamics have not been well-studied. The measurement of IAP and its interpretation are essential for evaluating the bladder functions. In addition, the IAP is a ke...

BACKGROUND In an experimental model we investigated the effects of a gradual increase in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) on the central circulation. METHODS Seven pigs were anaesthetized, mechanically ventilated and instrumented. IAP was gradually increased by 5 mm Hg up to 30 mm Hg by abdominal banding in normovolaemic animals, and then they were made hypovolaemic after blood withdrawal. Righ...

BACKGROUND Secondary increase in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) may result from extra-abdominal pathology, such as massive fluid resuscitation, capillary leak or sepsis. All these conditions increase the extravascular water content. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between IAP and body water volume. MATERIAL AND METHODS Adult patients treated for sepsis or septic shock wi...

BACKGROUND Measurement of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) is an important parameter in the surveillance of intensive care unit patients. Standard values of IAP during pregnancy have not been well defined. The aim of this study was to assess IAP values in pregnant women before and after cesarean delivery. METHODS This prospective study, carried out from January to December 2011 in a French tert...

Abstract Background In critically ill children, detection of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH > 10 mmHg) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS = IAH + organ dysfunction) is paramount usually monitored through intra-vesical pressures (IVP) as current standard. IVP, however, carries important disadvantages, being time-consuming, discontinuous, with infection risk observer-dependent manipula...

Compartment syndrome is the elevation of intra compartmental pressure to a level that impairs circulation by exceeding perfusion pressure[1]. The importance in understanding this condition is in it’s high-risk nature, diagnostic challenge and the urgency of intervention that is required with an acute presentation[1]. We present the commonest forms of compartment syndrome (lower limb and abdomin...