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Visceral Edema

MedGen UID:
305584
•Concept ID:
C1696085
•
Disease or Syndrome

Definition

Accumulation of an excessive amount of watery fluid in the visceral tissues. Symptoms include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. [from NCI]

Term Hierarchy

CClinical test,  RResearch test,  OOMIM,  GGeneReviews,  VClinVar  
  • CROGVVisceral Edema

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Management of the open abdomen: A systematic review with meta-analysis and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma.
Mahoney EJ, Bugaev N, Appelbaum R, Goldenberg-Sandau A, Baltazar GA, Posluszny J, Dultz L, Kartiko S, Kasotakis G, Como J, Klein E
J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2022 Sep 1;93(3):e110-e118. Epub 2022 May 12 doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000003683. PMID: 35546420
The open abdomen: definitions, management principles, and nutrition support considerations.
Friese RS
Nutr Clin Pract 2012 Aug;27(4):492-8. Epub 2012 Jun 19 doi: 10.1177/0884533612446197. PMID: 22714062
Staged management of giant abdominal wall defects: acute and long-term results.
Jernigan TW, Fabian TC, Croce MA, Moore N, Pritchard FE, Minard G, Bee TK
Ann Surg 2003 Sep;238(3):349-55; discussion 355-7. doi: 10.1097/01.sla.0000086544.42647.84. PMID: 14501501Free PMC Article

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Ultrasound findings and specific intrinsic blood volume expansion therapy for neonatal capillary leak syndrome: report from a multicenter prospective self-control study.
Liu J, Gao YQ, Fu W
Eur J Med Res 2024 Mar 1;29(1):150. doi: 10.1186/s40001-024-01738-2. PMID: 38429824Free PMC Article
Management of the open abdomen: A systematic review with meta-analysis and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma.
Mahoney EJ, Bugaev N, Appelbaum R, Goldenberg-Sandau A, Baltazar GA, Posluszny J, Dultz L, Kartiko S, Kasotakis G, Como J, Klein E
J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2022 Sep 1;93(3):e110-e118. Epub 2022 May 12 doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000003683. PMID: 35546420
Temporary abdominal closure followed by definitive abdominal wall reconstruction of the open abdomen.
Howdieshell TR, Proctor CD, Sternberg E, Cué JI, Mondy JS, Hawkins ML
Am J Surg 2004 Sep;188(3):301-6. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.03.007. PMID: 15450838
Staged management of giant abdominal wall defects: acute and long-term results.
Jernigan TW, Fabian TC, Croce MA, Moore N, Pritchard FE, Minard G, Bee TK
Ann Surg 2003 Sep;238(3):349-55; discussion 355-7. doi: 10.1097/01.sla.0000086544.42647.84. PMID: 14501501Free PMC Article
Polypropylene mesh closure after emergency laparotomy: morbidity and outcome.
Brandt CP, McHenry CR, Jacobs DG, Piotrowski JJ, Priebe PP
Surgery 1995 Oct;118(4):736-40; discussion 740-1. doi: 10.1016/s0039-6060(05)80043-1. PMID: 7570330

Diagnosis

Ultrasound findings and specific intrinsic blood volume expansion therapy for neonatal capillary leak syndrome: report from a multicenter prospective self-control study.
Liu J, Gao YQ, Fu W
Eur J Med Res 2024 Mar 1;29(1):150. doi: 10.1186/s40001-024-01738-2. PMID: 38429824Free PMC Article
Intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome in acute pancreatitis.
Jena A, Singh AK, Kochhar R
Indian J Gastroenterol 2023 Aug;42(4):455-466. Epub 2023 Jul 7 doi: 10.1007/s12664-023-01407-y. PMID: 37418050
Abdominal sepsis.
Boldingh QJ, de Vries FE, Boermeester MA
Curr Opin Crit Care 2017 Apr;23(2):159-166. doi: 10.1097/MCC.0000000000000388. PMID: 28107224
Reinforced silicone elastomer sheeting, an improved method of temporary abdominal closure in damage control laparotomy.
Foy HM, Nathens AB, Maser B, Mathur S, Jurkovich GJ
Am J Surg 2003 May;185(5):498-501. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9610(03)00059-x. PMID: 12727574
Staged physiologic restoration and damage control surgery.
Moore EE, Burch JM, Franciose RJ, Offner PJ, Biffl WL
World J Surg 1998 Dec;22(12):1184-90; discussion 1190-1. doi: 10.1007/s002689900542. PMID: 9841741

Therapy

Ultrasound findings and specific intrinsic blood volume expansion therapy for neonatal capillary leak syndrome: report from a multicenter prospective self-control study.
Liu J, Gao YQ, Fu W
Eur J Med Res 2024 Mar 1;29(1):150. doi: 10.1186/s40001-024-01738-2. PMID: 38429824Free PMC Article
Direct Peritoneal Resuscitation: A Novel Adjunct to Damage Control Laparotomy.
Wiseman S, Harvey EM, Bower KL
Crit Care Nurse 2019 Dec 1;39(6):37-45. doi: 10.4037/ccn2019397. PMID: 31961935
The open abdomen in trauma and non-trauma patients: WSES guidelines.
Coccolini F, Roberts D, Ansaloni L, Ivatury R, Gamberini E, Kluger Y, Moore EE, Coimbra R, Kirkpatrick AW, Pereira BM, Montori G, Ceresoli M, Abu-Zidan FM, Sartelli M, Velmahos G, Fraga GP, Leppaniemi A, Tolonen M, Galante J, Razek T, Maier R, Bala M, Sakakushev B, Khokha V, Malbrain M, Agnoletti V, Peitzman A, Demetrashvili Z, Sugrue M, Di Saverio S, Martzi I, Soreide K, Biffl W, Ferrada P, Parry N, Montravers P, Melotti RM, Salvetti F, Valetti TM, Scalea T, Chiara O, Cimbanassi S, Kashuk JL, Larrea M, Hernandez JAM, Lin HF, Chirica M, Arvieux C, Bing C, Horer T, De Simone B, Masiakos P, Reva V, DeAngelis N, Kike K, Balogh ZJ, Fugazzola P, Tomasoni M, Latifi R, Naidoo N, Weber D, Handolin L, Inaba K, Hecker A, Kuo-Ching Y, Ordoñez CA, Rizoli S, Gomes CA, De Moya M, Wani I, Mefire AC, Boffard K, Napolitano L, Catena F
World J Emerg Surg 2018;13:7. Epub 2018 Feb 2 doi: 10.1186/s13017-018-0167-4. PMID: 29434652Free PMC Article
Temporary abdominal closure followed by definitive abdominal wall reconstruction of the open abdomen.
Howdieshell TR, Proctor CD, Sternberg E, Cué JI, Mondy JS, Hawkins ML
Am J Surg 2004 Sep;188(3):301-6. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.03.007. PMID: 15450838
Polypropylene mesh closure after emergency laparotomy: morbidity and outcome.
Brandt CP, McHenry CR, Jacobs DG, Piotrowski JJ, Priebe PP
Surgery 1995 Oct;118(4):736-40; discussion 740-1. doi: 10.1016/s0039-6060(05)80043-1. PMID: 7570330

Prognosis

Ultrasound findings and specific intrinsic blood volume expansion therapy for neonatal capillary leak syndrome: report from a multicenter prospective self-control study.
Liu J, Gao YQ, Fu W
Eur J Med Res 2024 Mar 1;29(1):150. doi: 10.1186/s40001-024-01738-2. PMID: 38429824Free PMC Article
Abdominal sepsis.
Boldingh QJ, de Vries FE, Boermeester MA
Curr Opin Crit Care 2017 Apr;23(2):159-166. doi: 10.1097/MCC.0000000000000388. PMID: 28107224
Incidence and clinical pattern of the abdominal compartment syndrome after "damage-control" laparotomy in 311 patients with severe abdominal and/or pelvic trauma.
Ertel W, Oberholzer A, Platz A, Stocker R, Trentz O
Crit Care Med 2000 Jun;28(6):1747-53. doi: 10.1097/00003246-200006000-00008. PMID: 10890613
Secondary abdominal compartment syndrome: an underappreciated manifestation of severe hemorrhagic shock.
Maxwell RA, Fabian TC, Croce MA, Davis KA
J Trauma 1999 Dec;47(6):995-9. doi: 10.1097/00005373-199912000-00001. PMID: 10608523

Clinical prediction guides

Ultrasound findings and specific intrinsic blood volume expansion therapy for neonatal capillary leak syndrome: report from a multicenter prospective self-control study.
Liu J, Gao YQ, Fu W
Eur J Med Res 2024 Mar 1;29(1):150. doi: 10.1186/s40001-024-01738-2. PMID: 38429824Free PMC Article
The long-term outcomes of early abdominal wall reconstruction by bilateral anterior rectus abdominis sheath turnover flap method in critically ill patients requiring open abdomen.
Arai M, Kim S, Ishii H, Hagiwara J, Kushimoto S, Yokota H
World J Emerg Surg 2018;13:39. Epub 2018 Sep 4 doi: 10.1186/s13017-018-0200-7. PMID: 30202428Free PMC Article
Elevated intra-abdominal pressure in acute decompensated heart failure: a potential contributor to worsening renal function?
Mullens W, Abrahams Z, Skouri HN, Francis GS, Taylor DO, Starling RC, Paganini E, Tang WH
J Am Coll Cardiol 2008 Jan 22;51(3):300-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2007.09.043. PMID: 18206740
Temporary abdominal closure followed by definitive abdominal wall reconstruction of the open abdomen.
Howdieshell TR, Proctor CD, Sternberg E, Cué JI, Mondy JS, Hawkins ML
Am J Surg 2004 Sep;188(3):301-6. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2004.03.007. PMID: 15450838
Secondary abdominal compartment syndrome: an underappreciated manifestation of severe hemorrhagic shock.
Maxwell RA, Fabian TC, Croce MA, Davis KA
J Trauma 1999 Dec;47(6):995-9. doi: 10.1097/00005373-199912000-00001. PMID: 10608523

Recent systematic reviews

Management of the open abdomen: A systematic review with meta-analysis and practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma.
Mahoney EJ, Bugaev N, Appelbaum R, Goldenberg-Sandau A, Baltazar GA, Posluszny J, Dultz L, Kartiko S, Kasotakis G, Como J, Klein E
J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2022 Sep 1;93(3):e110-e118. Epub 2022 May 12 doi: 10.1097/TA.0000000000003683. PMID: 35546420

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