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MULTIMED ; 26(3)2022. ilus
Article in Spanish | CUMED | ID: cum-78586

ABSTRACT

Introducción: el textiloma es un evento conocido, pero de escasa aparición. De modo más común se describen como cuerpos extraños abandonados en el cuerpo después de la cirugía. El sitio más frecuente de presentación es la cavidad abdominal, aunque la región torácica, los músculos paraespinales, los miembros inferiores y el cráneo, pueden verse comprometidos. Presentación de caso: paciente femenina de 36 años con antecedentes de cesárea un año antes y microcesárea hace dos meses por presentar un quiste mesentérico que se diagnosticó en consulta obstétrica de seguimiento. Asistió al servicio de cirugía y con la administración de anestesia combinada (general orotraqueal y regional epidural continua) se realizó laparotomía exploradora y exéresis de la lesión. El estudio anatomopatológico informó un textiloma. El postoperatorio transcurrió sin complicaciones y la paciente fue dada de alta 12 días después de la cirugía. Discusión: el textiloma es una complicación poco frecuente. En ocasiones por la escasa sospecha clínica e informes radiológicos no concluyentes, puede pasar inadvertido. El tratamiento incluye medidas de prevención y la remoción completa del mismo evita complicaciones mortales. Conclusiones: ante un paciente con tumoración abdominal y antecedentes previos de cirugía, el textiloma debe considerarse como un diagnóstico diferencial. El estudio anatomopatológico representa un examen seguro, confiable y vital para el diagnóstico certero de esta eventualidad(AU)


Introduction: the textilema is a known event, but of scarce appearance. They are most commonly described as foreign bodies left in the body after surgery. The most common site of presentation is the abdominal cavity, although the thoracic region, the paraspinal muscles, the lower limbs, and the skull may be involved. Case presentation: a 36-year-old female patient with a history of cesarean section a year earlier and a micro-cesarean section two months ago due to a mesenteric cyst that was diagnosed in a follow-up obstetric consultation. He attended the surgery service and with the administration of combined anesthesia (general orotracheal and continuous epidural regional) an exploratory laparotomy and exeresis of the lesion was performed. The anatomopathological study reported a textoma. The postoperative period was uncomplicated and the patient was discharged 12 days after surgery. Discussion: Textilema is a rare complication. Sometimes due to low clinical suspicion and inconclusive radiological reports, it can go unnoticed. The treatment includes preventive measures and its complete removal avoids fatal complications. Conclusions: faced with a patient with an abdominal tumor and a previous history of surgery, textiloma should be considered as a differential diagnosis. The anatomopathological study represents a safe, reliable and vital test for the accurate diagnosis of this eventuality(EU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Foreign Bodies/diagnostic imaging , Foreign Bodies/surgery , Mesenteric Cyst/surgery , Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Laparotomy/methods
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Biosensors (Basel) ; 11(5)2021 May 14.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34069108

ABSTRACT

Intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) is closely correlated with intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) diagnoses, indicating the need for continuous monitoring. Early intervention for IAH and ACS has been proven to reduce the rate of morbidity. However, the current IAP monitoring method is a tedious process with a long calibration time for a single time point measurement. Thus, there is the need for an efficient and continuous way of measuring IAP. Herein, a stretchable capacitive pressure sensor with controlled microstructures embedded into a cylindrical elastomeric mold, fabricated as a pressure sensing sleeve, is presented. The sensing sleeve can be readily deployed onto intrabody catheter balloons for pressure measurement at the site. The thin and highly conformable nature of the pressure sensing sleeve captures the pressure change without hindering the functionality of the foley catheter balloon.


Subject(s)
Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/diagnosis , Monitoring, Physiologic , Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Catheters , Humans , Pressure
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg ; 27(2): 265-267, 2021 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33630288

ABSTRACT

Pilonidal sinus is a well-known disease of the sacrococcygeal region, which is caused by hair shafts penetrating the epidermis. The granulomatous reaction is the characteristic of this chronic inflammatory disease. Umbilical pilonidal sinus is an acquired disease that may appear in many guises and mimic several umbilical conditions. Several risk factors for developing the disease have been described. Treatment is based on clinical experience rather than on evidence-based medicine. The umbilical pilonidal sinus, which is not treated medically or surgically, may cause regional or generalized infections. We suggest that our case which has never had symptoms before and has caused acute abdomen, will be considered in the diagnosis of acute abdomen.


Subject(s)
Abdomen, Acute/etiology , Abdominal Cavity , Pilonidal Sinus , Umbilicus , Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Abdominal Cavity/surgery , Abscess , Humans , Pilonidal Sinus/complications , Pilonidal Sinus/physiopathology , Pilonidal Sinus/surgery , Umbilicus/physiopathology , Umbilicus/surgery
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Pediatr Transplant ; 24(7): e13781, 2020 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32790967

ABSTRACT

IAH after RTX can threaten graft viability. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and safety of longitudinal IAP measurements as an IAH screening method in children after RTX. A cohort of eight children with a mean ± SD [range] age 9.6 ± 6.2 [2-17] years who underwent RTX and 18 control patients were evaluated between May 2017 and February 2018. We compared longitudinal IAP measurements using a Foley manometer to other clinical monitoring data. In total, 29 IAP measurements were performed in RTX patients and 121 in controls. The mean post-operative IAP was 7.4 ± 4.3 [1-16] mm Hg following RTX and 8.1 ± 3.7 [1-19] mm Hg in controls. We noted IAH in 9 (31%) of 29 IAP measurements after RTX and in 41 (34%) of 121 IAP measurements in controls. No graft dysfunction occurred in RTX patients despite elevated IAP values. The mean ± SD [range] time expenditure for IAP measurement was 2.1 ± 0.4 [0.6-3.2] minutes. No severe complications occurred during the IAP measurements. Analysis of longitudinal IAP measurements demonstrated that IAP measurement is safe and feasible in children recovering from renal transplantation in the PICU.


Subject(s)
Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/diagnosis , Kidney Transplantation/adverse effects , Monitoring, Physiologic/methods , Adolescent , Child , Child, Preschool , Feasibility Studies , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Infant , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/etiology , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/physiopathology , Kidney Failure, Chronic/surgery , Male , Manometry/methods , Postoperative Period , Pressure , Retrospective Studies
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J Surg Res ; 252: 240-246, 2020 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32304930

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: To evaluate the correlation between intraabdominal pressure (IAP) measured via the bladder and renal resistive index (RRI) measured by Doppler ultrasonography (USG). METHODS: Eighty consecutive surgical patients were included into this study. Before Doppler USG evaluation, IAP was measured by a Foley catheter via the bladder. The left and right RRI, the diameters of the inferior vena cava and portal vein were measured by colored Doppler USG. Spearman correlation analysis was used to evaluate the correlation between different measurements. Intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) was defined as of IAP ≥ 12 mmHg. Significantly different variables from the univariate analysis between patients with and without IAH were entered into backward stepwise binary logistic regression analysis of IAH as the dependent variable. P values < 0.05 were accepted as statistically significant. RESULTS: In total, 80 patients were included into study. In 27 patients (34%) IAP was normal and in 53 patients (66%) IAH was diagnosed. The Spearman correlation analysis of IAP and the ultrasonographic measurements revealed a strong correlation between RRI and IAP (P < 0.001). Patients with IAH were more likely to be diabetic and had abdominal incisional hernia compared with patients with normal IAP (P < 0.05). The results of the multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed right RRI as the only independent predictor of IAH (B: 57.04, S. E.: 13.7, P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: There is a strong correlation between IAP and RRI. RRI can be an alternative, noninvasive technique for the diagnosis and follow-up of IAH after further evaluations in different patient groups.


Subject(s)
Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/diagnosis , Kidney/diagnostic imaging , Renal Circulation/physiology , Vascular Resistance/physiology , Adult , Aged , Female , Humans , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/physiopathology , Kidney/blood supply , Male , Middle Aged , Retrospective Studies , Ultrasonography, Doppler
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Crit Care ; 24(1): 97, 2020 03 24.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32204721

ABSTRACT

This article is one of ten reviews selected from the Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine 2020. Other selected articles can be found online at https://www.biomedcentral.com/collections/annualupdate2020. Further information about the Annual Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine is available from http://www.springer.com/series/8901.


Subject(s)
Abdominal Cavity/abnormalities , Compartment Syndromes/therapy , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/complications , Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Compartment Syndromes/physiopathology , Critical Illness/therapy , Disease Management , Humans , Intensive Care Units/organization & administration , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/physiopathology
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Medicine (Baltimore) ; 99(9): e19323, 2020 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32118762

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Low intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and deep neuromuscular blockade (NMB) are frequently used in laparoscopic abdominal surgery to improve surgical space conditions and decrease postoperative pain. The evidence supporting operations using low IAP and deep NMB is open to debate. METHODS: The feasibility of the routine use of low IAP +deep NMB during laparoscopic surgery was examined. A meta-analysis is conducted with randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to compare the influence of low IAP + deep NMB vs. low IAP + moderate NMB, standard IAP +deep NMB, and standard IAP + moderate NMB during laparoscopic procedures on surgical space conditions, the duration of surgery and postoperative pain. RCTs were identified using the Cochrane, Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science databases from initiation to June 2019. Our search identified 9 eligible studies on the use of low IAP + deep NMB and surgical space conditions. RESULTS: Low IAP + deep NMB during laparoscopic surgery did not improve the surgical space conditions when compared with the use of moderate NMB, with a mean difference (MD) of -0.09 (95% confidence interval (CI): -0.55-0.37). Subgroup analyses showed improved surgical space conditions with the use of low IAP + deep NMB compared with low IAP + moderate NMB, (MD = 0.63 [95% CI:0.06-1.19]), and slightly worse conditions compared with the use of standard IAP + deep NMB and standard IAP + moderate NMB, with MDs of -1.13(95% CI:-1.47 to 0.79) and -0.87(95% CI:-1.30 to 0.43), respectively. The duration of surgery did not improve with low IAP + deep NMB, (MD = 1.72 [95% CI: -1.69 to 5.14]), and no significant reduction in early postoperative pain was found in the deep-NMB group (MD = -0.14 [95% CI: -0.51 to 0.23]). CONCLUSION: Low IAP +deep NMB is not significantly more effective than other IAP +NMB combinations for optimizing surgical space conditions, duration of surgery, or postoperative pain in this meta-analysis. Whether the use of low IAP + deep NMB results in fewer intraoperative complications, enhanced quality of recovery or both after laparoscopic surgery should be studied in the future.


Subject(s)
Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Neuromuscular Blockade/adverse effects , Pressure/adverse effects , Abdominal Cavity/blood supply , Humans , Intraoperative Complications , Laparoscopy/methods , Neuromuscular Blockade/methods
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Clín. investig. ginecol. obstet. (Ed. impr.) ; 47(1): 22-24, ene.-mar. 2020. ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-187069

ABSTRACT

El embarazo abdominal es una modalidad extremadamente rara de embarazo ectópico (EE) extratubárico, con muy pocos casos documentados en la literatura. La mortalidad materna es mayor que en los EE tubáricos por la demora en el diagnóstico y las complicaciones. Presentamos un caso de EE abdominal que se complicó con la aparición de hemoperitoneo severo en el primer trimestre de gestación. En nuestro caso, fueron necesarias 2 laparoscopias de urgencia en menos de 24 h hasta poder dar con el diagnóstico definitivo, lo cual demuestra lo dificultoso que puede llegar a ser la identificación de esta enfermedad en estadios precoces


Abdominal ectopic pregnancy is an extremely rare type of extratubal ectopic (EE) pregnancy, with very few cases documented in the literature. Maternal mortality is higher than in tubal EE because of the delay in diagnosis and complications. The case is presented of a patient with an abdominal EE that was complicated by the appearance of severe haemoperitoneum in the first trimester of pregnancy. In this case, two emergency laparoscopies were needed in less than 24 hours, until the definitive diagnosis could be found. This demonstrates how difficult it can be to identify this pathology in its early stages


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Adult , Hemoperitoneum/etiology , Pregnancy, Ectopic/diagnosis , Pregnancy, Ectopic/surgery , Laparoscopy , Abdominal Pain/etiology , Ultrasonography , Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Douglas' Pouch/injuries , Douglas' Pouch/surgery
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Ulus Travma Acil Cerrahi Derg ; 26(1): 50-54, 2020 Jan.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31942735

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: The incidence of abdominal wall hematomas increased after the introduction of anticoagulant and antiplatelet drugs in clinical practice. These patients are usually old, and they have more than one comorbidity. Most spontaneous hematomas tend to limit itself and conservative treatment with close follow up is usually enough, but surgery is an option that should be decided critically. Unnecessary surgical interventions could worsen the situation. The present study aims to analyze the results of patients under anticoagulant/antiplatelet treatment and with spontaneous abdominal wall hematomas from surgeons' perspective. METHODS: This is a retrospective study that the medical records of 43 patients who were under anticoagulant/antiplatelet therapy and consulted our general surgery clinic because of the spontaneous abdomen and abdominal wall hematoma between January-2016 and September-2018 were reviewed. RESULTS: The findings showed that most of the cases were presented with abdominal pain. Thirty of these patients were female (69.7%). The mean age was 69.32 years. More than half of the patients (58.1%) were referred from the emergency department. All of the cases were under anticoagulant and antiplatelet treatment for several reasons. With presenting signs and symptoms and after evaluation of laboratory tests, computed tomography was performed to 30 patients (69.7%) as an initial test. USG and MRI were the other methods used. The most common diagnosis was rectus sheath hematoma (n=16; 37.2%) and followed by intestinal and colon wall, lumbar, psoas, pelvic and retroperitoneal hematoma in decreasing order. Among 43 patients, 39 patients (90.6%) followed with conservative treatment and two patients were treated with transcatheter arterial embolization. Two patients (4.6%) were died on day 1 and 11 after diagnosis. No surgery needed for all patients. CONCLUSION: Early recognition, hospitalization of risky patients, close follow-up of hemodynamic parameters, patients' response to conservative treatment and minimal invasive methods are key points. Conservative care is the choice of treatment, but surgery must always keep in mind in hemodynamic unstable patients.


Subject(s)
Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Anticoagulants/adverse effects , Hematoma , Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/adverse effects , Aged , Female , Hematoma/chemically induced , Hematoma/diagnosis , Hematoma/epidemiology , Hematoma/mortality , Humans , Male , Retrospective Studies , Surgeons
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Langenbecks Arch Surg ; 405(1): 91-96, 2020 Feb.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31955259

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: To estimate the change in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) among critically ill patient who were left with open abdomen and temporary abdominal closure after laparotomy, during the first 48 h after admission. METHODS: A cohort study in a single ICU in a tertiary care hospital. All adult patients admitted to the ICU after emergent laparotomy for acute abdomen or trauma, who were left with temporary abdominal closure (TAC), were included. Patients were followed up to 48 h. IAP was routinely measured at 0, 6, 12, 24, and 48 h after admission to ICU. RESULTS: Thirty-nine patients were included, 34 were operated due to acute abdomen and 5 due to abdominal trauma. Seventeen patients were treated with skin closure, 13 with Bogota bag, and 9 with negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT). Eleven patients (28.2%) had IAP of 15 mmHg or above at time 0, (mean pressure 19.0 ± 3.0 mmHg), and it dropped to 12 ± 4 mmHg within 48 h (p < 0.01). Reduction in lactate level (2.4 ± 1.0 to 1.2 ± 0.2 mmol/L, p < 0.01) and increase in PaO2/FiO2 ratio (163 ± 34 to 231 ± 83, p = 0.03) were observed as well after 48 h. CONCLUSIONS: This is the first large report of IAP in open abdomen. Elevated IAP may be measured in open abdomen and may subsequently relieve after 48 h.


Subject(s)
Abdomen, Acute/surgery , Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Abdominal Injuries/surgery , Critical Illness , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/physiopathology , Laparotomy/adverse effects , Open Abdomen Techniques , Abdomen, Acute/physiopathology , Abdominal Cavity/surgery , Abdominal Injuries/physiopathology , Adult , Aged , Compartment Syndromes , Decompression, Surgical , Emergencies , Female , Humans , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/etiology , Male , Middle Aged , Retrospective Studies
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Crit Care Med ; 47(8): e639-e647, 2019 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31306258

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: To compare the passive leg raising test ability to predict fluid responsiveness in patients with and without intra-abdominal hypertension. DESIGN: Observational study. SETTING: Medical ICU. PATIENTS: Mechanically ventilated patients monitored with a PiCCO2 device (Pulsion Medical Systems, Feldkirchen, Germany) in whom fluid expansion was planned, with (intra-abdominal hypertension+) and without (intra-abdominal hypertension-) intra-abdominal hypertension, defined by an intra-abdominal pressure greater than or equal to 12 mm Hg (bladder pressure). INTERVENTIONS: We measured the changes in cardiac index during passive leg raising and after volume expansion. The passive leg raising test was defined as positive if it increased cardiac index greater than or equal to 10%. Fluid responsiveness was defined by a fluid-induced increase in cardiac index greater than or equal to 15%. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: We included 60 patients, 30 without intra-abdominal hypertension (15 fluid responders and 15 fluid nonresponders) and 30 with intra-abdominal hypertension (21 fluid responders and nine fluid nonresponders). The intra-abdominal pressure at baseline was 4 ± 3 mm Hg in intra-abdominal hypertension- and 20 ± 6 mm Hg in intra-abdominal hypertension+ patients (p < 0.01). In intra-abdominal hypertension- patients with fluid responsiveness, cardiac index increased by 25% ± 19% during passive leg raising and by 35% ± 14% after volume expansion. The passive leg raising test was positive in 14 patients. The passive leg raising test was negative in all intra-abdominal hypertension- patients without fluid responsiveness. In intra-abdominal hypertension+ patients with fluid responsiveness, cardiac index increased by 10% ± 14% during passive leg raising (p = 0.01 vs intra-abdominal hypertension- patients) and by 32% ± 18% during volume expansion (p = 0.72 vs intra-abdominal hypertension- patients). Among these patients, the passive leg raising test was negative in 15 patients (false negatives) and positive in six patients (true positives). Among the nine intra-abdominal hypertension+ patients without fluid responsiveness, the passive leg raising test was negative in all but one patient. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the passive leg raising test for detecting fluid responsiveness was 0.98 ± 0.02 (p < 0.001 vs 0.5) in intra-abdominal hypertension- patients and 0.60 ± 0.11 in intra-abdominal hypertension+ patients (p = 0.37 vs 0.5). CONCLUSIONS: Intra-abdominal hypertension is responsible for some false negatives to the passive leg raising test.


Subject(s)
False Negative Reactions , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/physiopathology , Leg/physiopathology , Monitoring, Physiologic/methods , Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Female , Humans , Leg/blood supply , Male , Middle Aged
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Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand ; 98(11): 1386-1397, 2019 11.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31070780

ABSTRACT

Normal pregnancy leads to a state of chronically increased intra-abdominal pressure. Obstetric and non-obstetric conditions may increase intra-abdominal pressure further, causing intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome, which leads to maternal organ dysfunction and a compromised fetal state. Limited medical literature exists to guide treatment of pregnant women with these conditions. In this state-of-the-art review, we propose a diagnostic and treatment algorithm for the management of peripartum intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome, informed by newly available studies.


Subject(s)
Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Compartment Syndromes/therapy , Fetal Monitoring/methods , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/therapy , Peripartum Period , Pregnancy Outcome , Adult , Compartment Syndromes/diagnosis , Compartment Syndromes/epidemiology , Critical Illness/mortality , Critical Illness/therapy , Female , Humans , Incidence , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/diagnosis , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/epidemiology , Maternal Mortality , Needs Assessment , Pregnancy , Pregnancy Complications/physiopathology , Pregnancy Complications/therapy , Prognosis , Risk Assessment , Treatment Outcome
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JSLS ; 23(1)2019.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30828242

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Creating and maintaining a pneumoperitoneum to perform laparoscopy is governed by gas laws and the limiting physical constraints of the abdomen. METHODS: A review of how gas, biomechanical and physical properties affect the abdomen and a systematic structured Medline and PubMed search was conducted to identify relevant studies related to the topic. RESULTS: Abdominal compliance is a measure of ease of abdominal expansion and is determined by the elasticity of the abdominal wall and diaphragm. It is the change in intra-abdominal volume per change in intra-abdominal pressure. Caution should be exercised with pressures exceeding 12 millimeters mercury since this is defined as intra-abdominal hypertension. CONCLUSIONS: Abdominal compliance has its limits, is unique for each patient and pressure-volume curves cannot be easily predicted. Using the lowest possible pressure to accomplish the surgical task without compromising surgical outcome is the desired goal. The clinical importance is caution and knowing there is a point where more pressure does not increase working space and only increases pressure.


Subject(s)
Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Carbon Dioxide/administration & dosage , Laparoscopy/methods , Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial/methods , Compliance , Humans , Insufflation/methods , Pressure
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Crit Care Med ; 47(4): 535-542, 2019 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30608280

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES: To identify the prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes of intra-abdominal hypertension in a mixed multicenter ICU population. DESIGN: Prospective observational study. SETTING: Fifteen ICUs worldwide. PATIENTS: Consecutive adult ICU patients with a bladder catheter. INTERVENTIONS: None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: Four hundred ninety-one patients were included. Intra-abdominal pressure was measured a minimum of every 8 hours. Subjects with a mean intra-abdominal pressure equal to or greater than 12 mm Hg were defined as having intra-abdominal hypertension. Intra-abdominal hypertension was present in 34.0% of the patients on the day of ICU admission (159/467) and in 48.9% of the patients (240/491) during the observation period. The severity of intra-abdominal hypertension was as follows: grade I, 47.5%; grade II, 36.6%; grade III, 11.7%; and grade IV, 4.2%. The severity of intra-abdominal hypertension during the first 2 weeks of the ICU stay was identified as an independent predictor of 28- and 90-day mortality, whereas the presence of intra-abdominal hypertension on the day of ICU admission did not predict mortality. Body mass index, Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II score greater than or equal to 18, presence of abdominal distension, absence of bowel sounds, and positive end-expiratory pressure greater than or equal to 7 cm H2O were independently associated with the development of intra-abdominal hypertension at any time during the observation period. In subjects without intra-abdominal hypertension on day 1, body mass index combined with daily positive fluid balance and positive end-expiratory pressure greater than or equal to 7 cm H2O (as documented on the day before intra-abdominal hypertension occurred) were associated with the development of intra-abdominal hypertension during the first week in the ICU. CONCLUSIONS: In our mixed ICU patient cohort, intra-abdominal hypertension occurred in almost half of all subjects and was twice as prevalent in mechanically ventilated patients as in spontaneously breathing patients. Presence and severity of intra-abdominal hypertension during the observation period significantly and independently increased 28- and 90-day mortality. Five admission day variables were independently associated with the presence or development of intra-abdominal hypertension. Positive fluid balance was associated with the development of intra-abdominal hypertension after day 1.


Subject(s)
Critical Care/statistics & numerical data , Critical Illness/mortality , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/diagnosis , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/epidemiology , Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Critical Care Outcomes , Female , Humans , Incidence , Intensive Care Units/statistics & numerical data , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/mortality , Male , Middle Aged , Multiple Organ Failure/mortality , Prospective Studies , Risk Factors , Severity of Illness Index , Young Adult
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J Ultrasound Med ; 38(3): 667-673, 2019 Mar.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30171627

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To measure the difference between first-trimester and postpartum visceral adipose tissue (VAT), the agreement of this difference with change in body mass index, and whether a difference in VAT is associated with insulin resistance or glucose mishandling. METHODS: Prospective study of 93 women with singleton pregnancies without a history of diabetes. Visceral adipose tissue depth was sonographically assessed at 11 to 14 weeks and at 6 to 12 weeks postpartum. Metabolic measures, sampled at 24 to 28 weeks and 6 to 12 weeks postpartum, included homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance, insulin sensitivity index composite, and area under the 75-g oral glucose tolerance test curve. RESULTS: First-trimester VAT depth explained only 37% (95% confidence interval [CI], 22-52) of the variation in postpartum VAT depth. There was limited agreement between the net change in postpartum minus first-trimester VAT depth and that same net change for body mass index (Cohen's kappa, 0.26; 95% CI, 0.05-0.47). Those with a net gain in VAT depth demonstrated poorer insulin sensitivity index postpartum than women with a net regression in VAT depth-a difference of -2.0 (95% CI, -3.3 to -0.69). CONCLUSION: Sonographic assessment of postpartum VAT is feasible and may provide insight to metabolic changes between pregnancy and postpartum, beyond body mass index.


Subject(s)
Insulin Resistance/physiology , Intra-Abdominal Fat/diagnostic imaging , Mothers , Postpartum Period , Pregnancy Trimester, First , Ultrasonography/methods , Abdominal Cavity/diagnostic imaging , Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Adult , Body Mass Index , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Glucose Tolerance Test , Humans , Intra-Abdominal Fat/physiopathology , Pregnancy , Prospective Studies
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Surg Endosc ; 33(1): 252-260, 2019 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29951750

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: While guidelines for laparoscopic abdominal surgery advise using the lowest possible intra-abdominal pressure, commonly a standard pressure is used. We evaluated the feasibility of a predefined multifaceted individualized pneumoperitoneum strategy aiming at the lowest possible intra-abdominal pressure during laparoscopic colorectal surgery. METHODS: Multicenter prospective study in patients scheduled for laparoscopic colorectal surgery. The strategy consisted of ventilation with low tidal volume, a modified lithotomy position, deep neuromuscular blockade, pre-stretching of the abdominal wall, and individualized intra-abdominal pressure titration; the effect was blindly evaluated by the surgeon. The primary endpoint was the proportion of surgical procedures completed at each individualized intra-abdominal pressure level. Secondary endpoints were the respiratory system driving pressure, and the estimated volume of insufflated CO2 gas needed to perform the surgical procedure. RESULTS: Ninety-two patients were enrolled in the study. Fourteen cases were converted to open surgery for reasons not related to the strategy. The intervention was feasible in all patients and well-accepted by all surgeons. In 61 out of 78 patients (78%), surgery was performed and completed at the lowest possible IAP, 8 mmHg. In 17 patients, IAP was raised up to 12 mmHg. The relationship between IAP and driving pressure was almost linear. The mean estimated intra-abdominal CO2 volume at which surgery was performed was 3.2 L. CONCLUSION: A multifaceted individualized pneumoperitoneum strategy during laparoscopic colorectal surgery was feasible and resulted in an adequate working space in most patients at lower intra-abdominal pressure and lower respiratory driving pressure. ClinicalTrials.gov (Trial Identifier: NCT03000465).


Subject(s)
Colectomy/methods , Colonic Diseases/surgery , Laparoscopy/methods , Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial/methods , Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Feasibility Studies , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Pressure , Prospective Studies
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J Coll Physicians Surg Pak ; 28(10): 791-793, 2018 Oct.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30266126

ABSTRACT

Splinters of improvised explosive devices [IEDs] cause multiple intestinal perforations and random pattern visceral injuries causing contamination of peritoneal cavity. This necessitates multiple peritoneal toilets and relook surgeries. Surgical management is to perform laparostomy to avoid life threatening complication, like abdominal compartment syndrome and fulminant sepsis. "Peshawar pack" is a three-layer temporary abdominal dressing pack for managing laparostomy. It is prepared in operation room and applied on patients with ease. Patients with abdominal injuries due to blasts of IEDs, managed with Peshawar pack during June 2014 to June 2016, were studied to determine the effectiveness and practical utility of Peshawar pack. Data was analysed by SPSS version 22. Total numbers, means +SD and frequencies with percentages were described. In fifty-five patients selected for the study, effective drainage of peritoneal cavity and control of peritoneal sepsis was achieved in all cases. Mobilisation out of bed was possible in 38 cases [70%] within 3-5 days and evisceration during mobilisation occurred in 02 cases [3.6%]. There was no case of iatrogenic gut injury. Complete fascial closure in staged manner was achieved in 53 cases [96%]. Peshawar pack is a simple, practical, and effective method for laparostomy care in abdominal injuries due to blast of IEDs.


Subject(s)
Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Abdominal Wound Closure Techniques , Blast Injuries/surgery , Decompression, Surgical/methods , Laparotomy/adverse effects , Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy , Adult , Blast Injuries/physiopathology , Humans , Laparotomy/methods , Middle Aged , Postoperative Complications , Suture Techniques , Treatment Outcome
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Khirurgiia (Mosk) ; (8): 31-35, 2018.
Article in Russian | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30113590

ABSTRACT

AIM: To investigate diagnostic value of various methods of biophysical somatic parameters (BSP) monitoring in peritonitis complicated by abdominal compartment syndrome. MATERIAL AND METHODS: 220 patients with advanced peritonitis complicated by compartment syndrome were enrolled. Sensitivity, specificity, diagnostic value of the measurement of intraabdominal, intraintestinal, intrathoracic pressure, paravulnar tissues tension depending on abdominal hypertension severity were determined. RESULTS: BSP control including intraabdominal, intraintestinal, intrathoracic pressure and paravulnar tissues tension is effective for BPS disturbances diagnosis and abele to detect them significantly more often (p=0.037) compared with M. Cheatham's method alone.


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Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/diagnosis , Peritonitis/physiopathology , Abdominal Cavity/physiopathology , Humans , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/etiology , Intra-Abdominal Hypertension/physiopathology , Peritonitis/complications , Pressure
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