Background: General pathophysiological mechanisms regarding associations between fluid
administration and intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) are evident, but specific effects of …

Purpose To consolidate pediatric intensivists' understanding of the pathophysiology,
definition, incidence, monitoring, and management of intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) …

Background Decompressive laparotomy has been advised as potential treatment for
abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) when medical management fails; yet, the effect on …

Contribution of decompressive laparotomy within the framework of the complex therapeutic
algorithm of abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is cited with an extremely …

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 …

Background: Intra-abdominal hypertension is a common complication in critically ill patients.
Recently the Abdominal Compartment Society (WSACS) developed a medical management …

Omphalocele is an abdominal wall defect involving the umbilical ring which results in
visceral herniation of small and large intestine, liver, spleen and sometimes gonads. The …

Introduction Gastroschisis is the commonest developmental defect of the anterior abdominal
wall in both developed and developing countries. The past 30 years have seen …

Background Intra-abdominal hypertension is a comorbid condition in critically ill children, is
an independent predictor of mortality, and has harmful effects on multiple organ systems …

Purpose To the best of our knowledge, in the literature, there is no data regarding clinical
utility of the abdominal perfusion pressure (APP) in critically ill children. Thus, in the present …