The diagnosis and treatment of abdominal compartment syndrome: report of five patients / 中国普通外科杂志
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
;
(12)1997.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-517782
ABSTRACT
Objective To sum up the experience on the diagnosis and treatment of abdominal compartment syndrome(ACS). Methods In this report, ACS was diagnosed by special clinical features in all 5 patients. Following emergency decompressive celiotomy, the abdominal viscera were covered with a 3 L sterile plastic bag for nutrition support. Results The first case died despite abdominal decompression through uper midline incision. 4 cases underwent decompressive celiotomy through incision from xiphoid to symphysis, one died postoperatively. The overall mortality in this series was 40% (2 / 5). Conclusions Close attention paid to the abdominal and systemic signs facilitates the diagnosis of ACS.Emergent decompressive celiotomy through a incision from xiphoid to symphysis is effective in treating ACS. Temporary abdominal closure could be fulfiled with 3L sterile plastic bag for nutrition support.
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Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of General Surgery
Year:
1997
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Article
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