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Scand J Trauma Resus · Apr 2009
ReviewSurgical management of abdominal compartment syndrome; indications and techniques.
- Ari Leppäniemi.
- Department of Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland. ari.leppaniemi@hus.fi
- Scand J Trauma Resus. 2009 Apr 14; 17: 1717.
AbstractThe indications for surgical decompression of abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are not clearly defined, but undoubtedly some patients benefit from it. In patients without recent abdominal incisions, it can be achieved with full-thickness laparostomy (either midline, or transverse subcostal) or through a subcutaneous linea alba fasciotomy. In spite of the improvement in physiological variables and significant decrease in IAP, however, the effects of surgical decompression on organ function and outcome are less clear. Because of the significant morbidity associated with surgical decompression and the management of the ensuing open abdomen, more research is needed to better define the appropriate indications and techniques for surgical intervention.
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