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Abdominal compartment syndrome as a rare complication following component separation repair: case report and review of the literature

Authors: H. S. Oliver-Allen, C. Hunter, G. K. Lee

Published in: Hernia | Issue 2/2015

Abstract

One of the most feared complications following a massive ventral hernia repair is abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). ACS is caused by an acute increase in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP), which can lead to multi-organ dysfunction and ultimately result in death. Component separation repair (CST) has been successful for most large hernia repairs in reducing the risk of ACS by increasing abdominal volume and reducing abdominal wall tension during a tight closure. However, reduction of a large hernia can lead to elevated IAP and possible progression to ACS. Here, we describe the detailed intra-operative and post-operative course of a patient who developed abdominal compartment syndrome following CST repair.

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Title: Abdominal compartment syndrome as a rare complication following component separation repair: case report and review of the literature
Authors: H. S. Oliver-Allen
C. Hunter
G. K. Lee
Publication date: 01-04-2015
Publisher: Springer Paris
Published in: Hernia / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 1265-4906
Electronic ISSN: 1248-9204
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-015-1362-9

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