Martina Caruso, Chiara Rinaldo, Francesca Iacobellis, Giuseppina Dell'Aversano Orabona, Dario Grimaldi, Marco Di Serafino, Maria Laura Schillirò, Francesco Verde, Vittorio Sabatino, Costanza Camillo, Gianluca Ponticiello, Luigia Romano
The intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and the abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are life-threatening conditions with a significant rate of mortality; therefore, early detection is paramount in their optimal management. IAH is diagnosed when the intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) is more than 12 mmHg. It can occur when the intra-abdominal volume increases (ileus, ascites, trauma, pancreatitis, etc.) and/or the abdominal wall compliance decreases. IAH can cause decreased venous flow, low cardiac output, renal impairment, and decreased respiratory compliance...
December 2023: La Radiologia Medica