Abstract
Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) and intra-abdominal hypertension present as the pathological sequelae of ongoing pressure changes and/or interstitial swelling which affect tissue viability and organ function. Surgical decompression with midline laparotomy is the standard treatment once ACS with organ dysfunction has occurred. While the operating room remains the ideal location for general surgery-bedside decompressive laparotomy in the Intensive Care Unit can help avoid delays in care, mitigate cost while rapidly improved hemodynamics, respiratory and renal parameters.
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Gulledge, M., Lauer, C.W. (2021). Decompressive Laparotomy. In: Taylor, D.A., Sherry, S.P., Sing, R.F. (eds) Interventional Critical Care. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-64661-5_32
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