[Clinical observation of abdominal compartment syndrome: report of 11 cases].
Through clinical observation of 11 patients with abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS), the author explored the effects of acutely elevated abdominal pressure on systemic circulation, respiration and renal function. Based on the experience in diagnosis and treatment of ACS, the author suggests that early identification and timely surgical depressurization are essential to reduce mortality and improve the prognosis.
Sun
Ying-Gang
YG
Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, First Military Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China.
Huang
Zong-Hai
ZH
Song
Hui-Juan
HJ
Zhang
Qing-Guo
QG
D000328:Adult; D003085:Colic / Q000503:physiopathology*; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007677:Kidney Function Tests; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012119:Respiration