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Abdominal compartment syndrome in gynecologic surgery
V E von Gruenigen1, R L Coleman, M R King
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas 75235-9032, USA.
Obstetrics and Gynecology
|November 5, 1999
Summary
Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is a rare but serious condition. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical decompression are crucial for managing ACS following gynecologic surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gynecology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) involves elevated intra-abdominal pressure impacting organ systems.
- It is a rare condition often resulting from acute abdominal events like trauma, hemorrhage, or infection.