title: [Effects of somatostatin in a rabbit model of abdominal compartment syndrome induced by prolonged intra-abdominal hypertension].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To establish a rabbit model of abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) induced by prolonged intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and evaluate the therapeutic effect of somatostatin on ACS.
  
  
  METHODS
  Twelve  New Zealand rabbits were randomized equally into normal saline (NS) group and somatostatin group. ACS model was established by intra-abdominal bleeding (IAB) and intra-abdominal infusion with nitrogen gas to achieve an intra-abdominal pressure of 15 mmHg. The hemodynamics (SP, HR, CVP), hepatic function (ALT), renal function (BUN), antioxidation level (SOD, MDA) and blood electrolyte level (pH, [Na(+)], [Cl(-)], [CaNa(2+)], [KNa(+)]) of the rabbits were recorded 1-6 h after establishment of IAH.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Prolonged IAH caused decreased hemodynamic functions and antioxidation level as well as hyperkalemia and hypocalcemia (P<0.05), but these changes showed no significant differences between NS group and somatostatin group.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Prolonged IAH causes cardiovascular function damages in rabbits possibly related to acidosis, electrolyte disturbances, and oxidative damage due to tissue ischemia and hypoxia. Somatostatin produces no obvious protective effects against the occurrence and progression of ACS.
authors.affiliation: Teaching Center of Experimental Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
authors.forename: Yu
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Chen
authors.forename: Xiang
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Xue
authors.forename: Li
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Chun-Hua
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Jin
authors.forename: Yan-Tai
authors.initials: YT
authors.lastname: Zou
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004195:Disease Models, Animal; D005260:Female; D059325:Intra-Abdominal Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D011817:Rabbits; D013004:Somatostatin / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D013004:Somatostatin