The value of postoperative monitoring of intra‐abdominal pressure (IAP) in surgical patients
has not been established. This study prospectively evaluated the occurrence of increased …

Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is the consequence of various adverse events in
the peritoneal cavity or the retroperitoneal space and, at the same time the cause of even …

As long ago as 1951 MG Baggot, an anaesthetist from Dublin, suggested that forcing
distended bowel back into an abdominal cavity of limited size may kill the patient1. He had …

With growing knowledge and advances in surgery and critical care, we are witnessing new
concepts and understanding in spectrum of disease pathology. Abdominal compartment …

Elevation in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) can be classified as acute or chronic. The
development of ascites from liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension, and the presence of …

Background Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) affects almost every organ sytem. If it is not
detected early and corrected, mortality would be high. The prevalence of IAH and abdominal …

Objective To investigate effects of prolonged increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) on
diuresis, renal blood flow, and hormones that influence renal function, in particular …

Objective To determine the incidence of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) in adult cardiac
surgery patients and its association with postoperative kidney dysfunction. Design …

Background Previously, the authors demonstrated that an intraabdominal pressure (IAP) of
14ámmHg in normal rats reduced kidney function/hemodynamics. These adverse effects are …

Both preclinical and clinical studies indicate that raised intra-abdominal pressure (IAP)
associated with pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic surgical procedures can cause …