The abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) was first described in surgical patients with
abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, trauma, bleeding, or infection, but in recent years it has …

This article focuses primarily on the recent literature on abdominal compartment syndrome
(ACS) and the definitions and recommendations published by the World Society for the …

Background and aims The abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is associated with
organ dysfunction and mortality in critically ill patients. Furthermore, the deleterious effects of …

Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are
frequently encountered in critically ill patients and carry a high morbidity and mortality risk …

Increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) has received growing attention in critically ill
patients. Pathophysiologically, it deranges cardiovascular haemodynamics, respiratory and …

Objective Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS)
have been increasingly recognized in the critically ill over the past decade. The variety of …

A compartment syndrome exists when increased pressure in a closed anatomic space
threatens the viability of the tissue within the compartment. When this occurs in the …

In the last 15 years, investigators have better clarified the pathogenesis, epidemiology,
diagnosis, and appropriate prevention of IAH/ACS. Subsequent study should be aimed at …

A compartment syndrome exists when increased pressure in a closed anatomic space
threatens the viability of surrounding tissue. When this occurs in the abdominal cavity, the …

Objective Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS)
have been increasingly recognized in the critically ill over the past decade. In the absence of …