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Abdominal compartment syndrome. The Nashville experience
1Division of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA.
The Surgical Clinics of North America
|August 1, 1997
Summary
Intra-abdominal hypertension is a rare, lethal condition primarily affecting critically ill surgical patients. Reducing intra-abdominal pressure is key, but high mortality persists despite treatment.
Area of Science:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) is an uncommon yet frequently fatal condition.
- IAH predominantly affects patients in intensive care units, particularly those undergoing surgical procedures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the clinical significance of intra-abdominal hypertension.
- To highlight the critical role of therapeutic interventions in managing IAH.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on intra-abdominal hypertension.
- Analysis of treatment strategies focused on reducing intra-abdominal pressure.
Main Results:
- Intra-abdominal hypertension presents a significant therapeutic challenge.
- Despite optimal management aimed at lowering intra-abdominal pressure, patient outcomes remain poor.
Conclusions:
- Intra-abdominal hypertension is a severe syndrome with a high mortality rate.
- Effective reduction of intra-abdominal pressure is crucial but does not guarantee survival.