[Intra-abdominal compartment syndrome as a rare complication after aortic reconstruction]

An intraabdominal compartment-syndrome developed due to ischemia and hemorrhage through a suture subsequent to partial reconstruction of the abdominal aorta, aorto-mesenterical and bilateral aorto-renal T-bypass. In order to decrease the elevated intraabdominal pressure, a decompression with secondary wound closure by an artificial net is the therapy of choice. The arising problems which determined the fatal outcome of this case are discussed.