[Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome--therapeutic implications].
Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) involves progressive uncontrolled increase in intra-abdominal pressure which eventually leads to multi organ failure. Therefore the ability to diagnose and adequately treat ACS is so important in hospital practice. The aim of this paper was to review current data on intra-abdominal hypertension and ACS, with emphasis on practical aspects. The article presents main concepts, symptoms, causes, pathophysiology and diagnosis of abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). The article also describes the key elements of contemporary strategy of treatment and prevention of the condition.
Jańczyk-Pekała
Anna
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Szpital Wojewódzki w Lomzy, Oddział Chorób Wewnetrznych i Gastroenterologii.
Myśliwiec
Piotr
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Myśliwiec
Michał
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D000005:Abdomen; D003161:Compartment Syndromes / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000150:complications; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000209:etiology