title: [Clinical observation of abdominal compartment syndrome: report of 11 cases].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Zhujiang Hospital, First Military Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, China.
authors.forename: Ying-Gang
authors.initials: YG
authors.lastname: Sun
authors.forename: Zong-Hai
authors.initials: ZH
authors.lastname: Huang
authors.forename: Hui-Juan
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Song
authors.forename: Qing-Guo
authors.initials: QG
authors.lastname: Zhang
mesh_terms: 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