Abdominal compartment syndrome after late repair of bochdalek hernia.
Abdominal compartment syndrome is a potential complication of laparotomy, but it is rarely anticipated by thoracic surgeons. We present the case of a 16-year-old girl who manifested this syndrome after emergency repair of a Bochdalek congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Techniques for recognition, measurement, treatment, and prevention are discussed.
Dalencourt
Gregory
G
Geisinger Health System, 1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, USA.
Katlic
Mark R
MR
D000005:Abdomen; D000293:Adolescent; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D065630:Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*