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World J Gastrointest Surg. Aug 27, 2016; 8(8): 590-597
Published online Aug 27, 2016. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i8.590
Published online Aug 27, 2016. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v8.i8.590
Table 1 Etiologies for abdominal compartmental syndrome
| Primary | Secondary |
| Abdominopelvic causes[5]: | Extra-abdominal causes[5]: |
| Complex abdominal trauma[5] | Sepsis[5] |
| Ruptured Aneurysm aorta[5] | Acidosis (pH < 7.2)[5] |
| Hemoperitoneum[5] | Hypothermia[5] |
| Pancreatitis[5] | Politransfused (> 10 IU of packed red blood cells in 24 h)[5] |
| Peritonitis[5] | Coagulopathies (platelets < 55000/mm3 or aPTT > 2x/normal or TAP < 50% - INR > 1.5 )[5] |
| Retroperitoneal bleeding[5] | Great chest, vascular and orthopedic trauma[5] |
| Hepatic transplants[5] | Great burnt[5] |
| Primary closure under tension[5] | Vigorous hydration (> 5 U/24 h)[5] |
- Citation: Ribeiro Junior MAF, Barros EA, de Carvalho SM, Nascimento VP, Cruvinel Neto J, Fonseca AZ. Open abdomen in gastrointestinal surgery: Which technique is the best for temporary closure during damage control? World J Gastrointest Surg 2016; 8(8): 590-597
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v8/i8/590.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.v8.i8.590