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Abdominal compartment syndrome: A review

2009; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 10; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/pcc.0b013e31819371b2

1947-3893

Ana Paula de Carvalho Panzeri Carlotti, Werther Brunow de Carvalho,

Muscle and Compartmental Disorders

Objectives: The aims of this review were to summarize a) the consensus definitions of normal and pathologic intra-abdominal pressure (IAP); b) the techniques to measure IAP; c) the risk factors for intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS); d) the pathophysiology of ACS; and e) the current recommendations for management and prevention of ACS. Data Sources. PubMed was searched using the following terms: ACS, IAH, IAP, and abdominal decompression. Data Synthesis. ACS represents the natural progression of end-organ dysfunction caused by increased IAP and develops if IAH is not recognized and treated appropriately. Although the reported incidence of ACS is relatively low in critically ill children (0.6%–4.7%) it may be under-recognized and under-reported. The diagnosis of IAH/ACS depends on a high index of suspicion and the accurate and frequent measurement of IAP in patients at risk. Mortality from ACS remains high (50%–60%) even when decompression of the abdomen is performed early, which highlights the importance of detection and treatment of elevated IAP before end-organ damage occurs. Conclusions: A widespread awareness of the recognition and current approach to management and prevention of IAH and ACS is needed among pediatric intensivists, so outcome of these life-threatening disease processes might be improved.