Damage control resuscitation may lead to postoperative intra-abdominal hypertension or
abdominal compartment syndrome. These conditions may result in a vicious, self …

Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is the end point of a process whereby massive
interstitial swelling in the abdomen or rapid development of a space-filling lesion in the …

Aim There is a requirement for an expansive and up to date review of the management of
emergency colorectal conditions seen in adults. The primary objective is to provide detailed …

Introduction No definitive data describing associations between cases of Open Abdomen
(OA) and Entero-atmospheric fistulae (EAF) exist. The World Society of Emergency Surgery …

Damage-control surgery (DCS) is a strategy adopted to limit initial operative interventions in
the unstable surgical patient, delaying definitive repairs and abdominal wall closure until …

Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) develops when organ failure arises secondary to
an increase in intraabdominal pressure. The abdominal pressure is determined by multiple …

Background The open abdomen is an innovation that greatly improved surgical
understanding of damage control, temporary abdominal closure, staged abdominal …

Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) refers to a severe increase in intra-abdominal
pressure associated with single or multiorgan failure. ACS with specific pathophysiological …

Background Severe complicated intra-abdominal sepsis (SCIAS) is a worldwide challenge
with increasing incidence. Open abdomen management with enhanced clearance of fluid …

An essential component of the concept of" Damage control surgery", laparostomy is the
procedure by which the abdomen is deliberately abandoned open, the visceroperitoneal …