title: Resuscitation-induced intestinal edema and related dysfunction: state of the science.
abstract: High volume resuscitation and damage control surgical methods, while responsible for significantly decreasing morbidity and mortality from traumatic injuries, are associated with pathophysiologic derangements that lead to subsequent end organ edema and dysfunction. Alterations in hydrostatic and oncotic pressures frequently result in intestinal edema and subsequent dysfunction. The purpose of this review is to examine the principles involved in the development of intestinal edema, current and historical models for the study of edema, effects of edema on intestinal function (particularly ileus), molecular mediators governing edema-induced dysfunction, potential role of mechanotransduction , and therapeutic effects of hypertonic saline. We review the current state of the science as it relates to resuscitation induced intestinal edema and resultant dysfunction.
authors: Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Texas Medical School at Houston, Houston, Texas 77030, USA.
authors: Shinil K
authors: SK
authors: Shah
authors: Karen S
authors: KS
authors: Uray
authors: Randolph H
authors: RH
authors: Stewart
authors: Glen A
authors: GA
authors: Laine
authors: Charles S
authors: CS
authors: Cox
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004487:Edema / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007422:Intestines / Q000503:physiopathology*; D015427:Reperfusion Injury / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D012151:Resuscitation / Q000009:adverse effects*