Intra-Abdominal Hypertension

Synonyms

Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

Abdominal Compartment Syndromes

Compartment Syndrome, Abdominal

Compartment Syndromes, Abdominal

Hypertension, Intra-Abdominal

Hypertension, Intraabdominal

Hypertensions, Intra-Abdominal

Hypertensions, Intraabdominal

Intra Abdominal Hypertension

Intra-Abdominal Hypertensions

Intraabdominal Hypertension

Intraabdominal Hypertensions

Syndrome, Abdominal Compartment

Syndromes, Abdominal Compartment

Pathological elevation of intra-abdominal pressure (>12 mm Hg). It may develop as a result of SEPSIS; PANCREATITIS; capillary leaks, burns, or surgery. When the pressure is higher than 20 mm Hg, often with end-organ dysfunction, it is referred to as abdominal compartment syndrome.