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The Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS) follows the same pathophysiological principles as other compartment syndromes: increased pressure in a confined space compromises lymphatic and vascular flow leading to hypoperfusion.
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Yeh, D.D., Simon, S.G. (2012). Abdominal Compartment Syndrome. In: Falter, F. (eds) Bedside Procedures in the ICU. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2259-3_15
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