The abdominal compartment syndrome as a consequence of penetrating heart injury

Y. Bar-El*, V. Kertzman, Y. Klein

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Abstract

The abdominal compartment syndrome results from gradual increase of intraabdominal pressure and affects many bodily systems. It is usually associated with abdominal trauma or surgery. We report the first case of this syndrome developing after a penetrating wound to the chest and heart.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)312-314
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Cardiac Surgery
Volume18
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2003
Externally publishedYes

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