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  • Title: Secondary abdominal compartment syndrome is a highly lethal event.
    Author: Biffl WL, Moore EE, Burch JM, Offner PJ, Franciose RJ, Johnson JL.
    Journal: Am J Surg; 2001 Dec; 182(6):645-8. PubMed ID: 11839331.
    Abstract:
    BACKGROUND: Recent reports have described resuscitation-induced, "secondary" abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) in trauma patients without intra-abdominal injuries. We have diagnosed secondary ACS in a variety of nontrauma as well as trauma patients. The purpose of this review is to characterize patients who develop secondary ACS. METHODS: Our prospective ACS database was reviewed for cases of secondary ACS. Physiologic parameters and outcomes were recorded. Data are expressed as mean +/- SEM. RESULTS: Fourteen patients (13 male, aged 45 +/- 5 years) developed ACS 11.6 +/- 2.2 hours following resuscitation from shock. Eleven (79%) had required vasopressors; the worst base deficit was 14.1 +/- 1.9. Resuscitation included 16.7 +/- 3.0 L crystalloid and 13.3 +/- 2.9 red blood cell units. Decompressive laparotomy improved intra-abdominal, systolic, and peak airway pressures, as well as urine output; however, mortality was 38% among trauma and 100% among nontrauma patients. CONCLUSIONS: Secondary ACS may be encountered by general surgeons in a variety of clinical scenarios; resuscitation from severe shock appears to be the critical factor. Early identification and abdominal decompression are essential. Unfortunately, in our experience, this is a highly lethal event.
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