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

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

Abstract Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS), despite recent advances in medical and
surgical care, is a significant cause of mortality. The purpose of this review is to present the …

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

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

Objective: There has been an increased awareness of the presence and clinical importance
of abdominal compartment syndrome. It is now appreciated that elevations of abdominal …

Abdominal compartment syndrome's manifestations are difficult to definitively detect on
physical examination alone. Therefore, objective criteria have been articulated that aid the …

Intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) have
detrimental effects on all organ systems and are associated with significant morbidity and …

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 …

Abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome represent a spectrum of
severity of a disorder that carries a significant morbidity and mortality. The diagnosis is often …