scholarly journals Intra-Abdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome in Association with Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm in the Endovascular Era: Vigilance Remains Critical

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew C. Bozeman ◽  
Charles B. Ross
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Expectant Management ◽  
Multiple Organ ◽  
Abdominal Wound ◽  
Vascular Events ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
Decompressive Laparotomy ◽  
Abdominal Hypertension ◽  
Abdominal Compartment

Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are common complications of ruptured abdominal aortoiliac aneurysms (rAAAs) and other abdominal vascular catastrophes even in the age of endovascular therapy. Morbidity and mortality due to systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and multiple organ failure (MOF) are significant. Recognition and management of IAH are key critical care measures which may decrease morbidity and improve survival in these vascular patients. Two strategies have been utilized: expectant management with prompt decompressive laparotomy upon diagnosis of threshold levels of IAH versus prophylactic, delayed abdominal closure based upon clinical parameters at the time of initial repair. Competent management of the abdominal wound with preservation of abdominal domain is also an important component of the care of these patients. In this review, we describe published experience with IAH and ACS complicating abdominal vascular catastrophes, experience with ACS complicating endovascular repair of rAAAs, and techniques for management of the abdominal wound. Vigilance and appropriate management of IAH and ACS remains critically important in decreasing morbidity and optimizing survival following catastrophic intra-abdominal vascular events.

Vacuum-Pack Temporary Abdominal Wound Management with Delayed-Closure for the Management of Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Other Abdominal Vascular Catastrophes: Absence of Graft Infection in Long Term Survivors

2009 ◽  
Vol 75 (7) ◽  
pp. 565-571 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles B. Ross ◽  
Chance L. Irwin ◽  
Kaushik Mukherjee ◽  
Paul M. Schumacher ◽  
Jeffery B. Dattilo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Wound Closure ◽  
Graft Infection ◽  
Wound Management ◽  
Abdominal Wound ◽  
Abdominal Aortic ◽  
Abdominal Hypertension ◽  
Delayed Closure ◽  
Abdominal Compartment

Patients who undergo open repair of ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms (rAAA) may require delayed abdominal wound closure to prevent the adverse consequences of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome. However, surgeons may be reticent to use delayed abdominal closure techniques due to concern that such management may increase the risk of graft infection. We retrospectively reviewed our patient experience with rAAA and other vascular catastrophes in which vacuum-pack abdominal wound management with delayed closure was used between 2000 and 2007. Eighteen of 23 patients treated with delayed closure survived (78%). In five early deaths, graft infection was not clinically suspected. Sixteen of 20 rAAA patients survived, with abdominal wound closure achieved at a mean of 4 days. Mean follow up was 53 months, the longest among comparable series. Graft infection has not been encountered in this group. Our results suggest that the potential risk of graft infection should not outweigh the benefits of vacuum-pack temporary abdominal wound management with delayed closure in critically ill patients at high risk for intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome after major abdominal vascular procedures.

scholarly journals Abdominal compartment syndrome in severe acute pancreatitis (review of literature)

2020 ◽  
Vol 179 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
L. A. Otdelnov ◽  
A. S. Mukhin
Keyword(s):  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Severe Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Medical Management ◽  
Abdominal Pressure ◽  
Decompressive Laparotomy ◽  
Russian Science Citation Index ◽  
Abdominal Hypertension ◽  
Abdominal Compartment

The study was performed for analysis of current understanding of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome in patients with severe acute pancreatitis.The English and Russian articles about intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome in patients with severe acute pancreatitis were analyzed. The articles were found in «Russian Science Citation Index» and «PubMed».There is a pathogenetic relationship between increased intra-abdominal pressure and the development of severe acute pancreatitis.For today, it was shown that intra-abdominal hypertension in patients with severe acute pancreatitis is associated with significantly higher APACHE-II and MODS score, prevalence of pancreatic and peripancreatic tissue lesions, early infection of pancreatic necrosis and higher mortality.The article considers various variants of decompressive interventions such as decompressive laparotomy, fasciotomy and percutaneous catheter drainage. For today, there are no randomized studies devoted to researching effectiveness of different decompressive interventions.The study showed that it is necessary to regularly monitor intra-abdominal pressure in patients with severe acute pancreatitis. Patients with intra-abdominal hypertension require emergency medical management to reduce intra-abdominal pressure. Inefficiency of the medical management and development of abdominal compartment syndrome are indications for surgery. The effectiveness of different decompressive interventions requires further studies.

Pathophysiology and Management of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

2003 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 367-371 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jeffrey Walker ◽  
Laura M. Criddle
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Oxygen Free Radicals ◽  
Abdominal Pressure ◽  
Decompressive Laparotomy ◽  
Abdominal Hypertension ◽  
Translocation Of Bacteria ◽  
Serial Measurements ◽  
Abdominal Compartment ◽  
Multiorgan Dysfunction Syndrome

Abdominal compartment syndrome is a potentially lethal condition caused by any event that produces intra-abdominal hypertension; the most common cause is blunt abdominal trauma. Increasing intra-abdominal pressure causes progressive hypoperfusion and ischemia of the intestines and other peritoneal and retroperitoneal structures. Pathophysiological effects include release of cytokines, formation of oxygen free radicals, and decreased cellular production of adenosine triphosphate. These processes may lead to translocation of bacteria from the gut and intestinal edema, predisposing patients to multiorgan dysfunction syndrome. The consequences of abdominal compartment syndrome are profound and affect many vital body systems. Hemodynamic, respiratory, renal, and neurological abnormalities are hallmarks of abdominal compartment syndrome. Medical management consists of urgent decompressive laparotomy. Nursing care involves vigilant monitoring for early detection, including serial measurements of intra-abdominal pressure.

scholarly journals Abdominal Compartment Syndrome as a Multidisciplinary Challenge. A Literature Review

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 114-119 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriel Alexandru Popescu ◽  
Tivadar Bara ◽  
Paul Rad
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Treatment Guidelines ◽  
Surgical Care ◽  
Abdominal Pressure ◽  
Decompressive Laparotomy ◽  
Abdominal Hypertension ◽  
Treatment Measures ◽  
Points Of View ◽  
Abdominal Compartment

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 main diagnostic and therapeutic aspects from the anesthetical and surgical points of view. Intra-abdominal hypertension may be diagnosed by measuring intra-abdominal pressure and indirectly by imaging and radiological means. Early detection of ACS is a key element in the ACS therapy. Without treatment, more than 90% of cases lead to death and according with the last reports, despite all treatment measures, the mortality rate is reported as being between 25 and 75%. There are conflicting reports as to the importance of a conservative therapy approach, although such an approach is the central to treatment guidelines of the World Society of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome, Decompressive laparotomy, although a backup solution in ACS therapy, reduces mortality by 16-37%. The open abdomen management has several variants, but negative pressure wound therapy represents the gold standard of surgical treatment.

scholarly journals Diagnosis and Choice of a Method of Treatment of Intraabdominal Hypertension and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 74 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-215
Author(s):  
Vil M. Timerbulatov ◽  
Shamil V. Timerbulatov ◽  
Radik R. Fayazov ◽  
Mahmud V. Timerbulatov ◽  
Elza N. Gaynullina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Conservative Treatment ◽  
Early Diagnosis ◽  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Severe Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Abdominal Pressure ◽  
Decompressive Laparotomy ◽  
Abdominal Hypertension ◽  
Abdominal Compartment

BACKGROUND: Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) remain a complex problem of abdominal surgery. To date, the pathophysiological mechanisms, methods for determining intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) the frequency of its measurement, and the methods of conservative and surgical more and more researchers consider surgical decompression as a treatment. AIMS: Аnalysis of the results of the implementation of monitoring of intra-abdominal pressure and its impact on the outcomes of treatment of patients with severe acute pancreatitis and acute colon obstruction. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A study of 397 patients with emergency abdominal pathology including 197 with acute obstructive obstruction of the colon (AOOC), 200 severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) was performed. Patients (n=201) were included in the I (main) group, which was carried out using IAP as the main criterion for assessing the patient`s condition and when choosing a method of treatment, in II ― without taking then into account and monitoring. Measurement of IAP, blood lactate was determined primarily, then alternatively 4 to 6 hours. The survey included the study of biochemical indicators, endoscopic methods, visualization (ultrasound scanning, CT of the abdominal cavity organs). RESULTS: In the I group of IAH patients, I and II degrees were in 73.13%, in the II group in 79.5% IAH III and IV degrees, respectively, in 26.87% and 21.5% (p0.05). Measurement of IAP was carried out according to the I.L. Kron method, repeated measurement depending on the degree of IAH after 46 hours, simultaneously, as a predictor of internal ischemia, determined the level of lactate in blood and perfusion abdominal pressure. An algorithm for early diagnosis is suggested excess intraabdominal pressure. For I and II, the degree of IAH was treated with aggressive conservative therapy, with failure of intensive therapy III of IAH degree surgical treatment, with IV degree IAH emergency decompressive laparotomy. In the I group, the mortality was significantly lower than in the II group: IAH at III, with AOOC 27.7% and 50%, respectively (p0.05), at SAP 37.5% and 80% (p0.01), respectively, at IV degree IAH for AOOC 75% and 90% (p0.05), with SAP 75% and 88,8% (p0.05) respectively. CONCLUSIONS: The results of treatment of patients with IAH can be improved by its early diagnosis, intensive, aggressive therapy of IAH IIII degrees. At IAH I, II degrees conservative treatment is shown, persistent aggressive conservative treatment should be performed at IAH III degree, if it is unsuccessful and IV degree of IAH, an emergency decompressive laparotomy should be performed.

scholarly journals Prediction of kidney damage in the syndrome of intra-abdominal hypertension

2018 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 669-673
Author(s):  
A.I. Suchodolia ◽  
K.Yu. Krenov ◽  
I.V. Loboda ◽  
V.M. Monastyrskiy
Keyword(s):  
Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome ◽  
Perfusion Pressure ◽  
Blood Pressure Measurement ◽  
Abdominal Cavity ◽  
Multiple Organ ◽  
Intraabdominal Pressure ◽  
Abdominal Pressure ◽  
Abdominal Hypertension ◽  
Abdominal Compartment

The syndrome of intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome can complicate the course of many surgical abdominal diseases and lead to the development and progression of multiple organ failure. In particular, impaired renal blood flow is an early and significant pathogenetic link of thanatogenesis in such patients. Mortality at an abdominal compartment syndrome reaches very significant figures — 42–68% and without treatment approaches 100%. The purpose of the work is to predict renal failure in patients with intra-abdominal hypertension syndrome and abdominal compartment syndrome. A survey of 40 patients with acute surgical abdominal pathology and signs of intra-abdominal hypertension was performed. Blood pressure measurement was performed according to the recommendations of the conciliation commission on the problem of intra-abdominal hypertension syndrome (SIGA) from 2004. Also, the calculation of perfusion pressure of the abdominal cavity was performed, which is the difference between mean arterial pressure and intraabdominal pressure. The level of perfusion pressure is less than 60 mm Hg. Art. correlates with survival of patients. Determination of cystatin C was performed in the first 48 hours after hospitalization of patients in VAIT. The calculation of the results was carried out according to the standard t-criterion calculation formulas in the Exel tables. It was found that of 40 patients died — 13, and survived — 27. The reliable difference between the indicators of intra-abdominal pressure in surviving and deceased patients was acquired only at the end of the third day of observation, whereas the abdominal perfusion pressure indices significantly differed already in the first day. In the analysis of cytatine C in surviving patients, the biomarker values were 1,299±0.827, whereas in those who died 1,882±0.828, the statistical deviation was significant at p≤0.05. Thus: the cytosine C score, in combination with the dynamics of abdominal perfusion tick, can be considered as a marker that may predict the development of renal insufficiency in patients with SIGA-AKS.

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