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Intra-Abdominal Hypertension

Pathological elevation of intra-abdominal pressure (>12 mm Hg). It may develop as a result of SEPSIS; PANCREATITIS; capillary leaks, burns, or surgery. When the pressure is higher than 20 mm Hg, often with end-organ dysfunction, it is referred to as abdominal compartment syndrome.

Year introduced: 2012

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Tree Number(s): C05.651.180.297, C14.907.303.297

MeSH Unique ID: D059325

Entry Terms:

  • Hypertension, Intra-Abdominal
  • Hypertensions, Intra-Abdominal
  • Intra Abdominal Hypertension
  • Intra-Abdominal Hypertensions
  • Intraabdominal Hypertension
  • Hypertension, Intraabdominal
  • Hypertensions, Intraabdominal
  • Intraabdominal Hypertensions
  • Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
  • Abdominal Compartment Syndromes
  • Compartment Syndrome, Abdominal
  • Compartment Syndromes, Abdominal
  • Syndrome, Abdominal Compartment
  • Syndromes, Abdominal Compartment

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