Abdominal Compartment Syndrome - Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs on Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
1. Which doctors treat abdominal compartment syndrome?Abdominal compartment syndrome is treated by surgeons or doctors in critical care medicine.
2. What are the complications associated with abdominal compartment syndrome?
Complications associated with abdominal compartment syndrome include:
- Complications associated with measuring intraabdominal pressure like urinary or blood infection, or clot formation.
- Kidney or lung failure
- Complications due to surgery like fistula formation, infections and decreased quality of life.
3. Is abdominal hypertension the same as portal hypertension?
No. Abdominal hypertension is increased pressure within the abdominal cavity, while portal hypertension refers to an increase in blood pressure within the portal circulation, a system of blood supply to the liver.
Cite this Article ⇣⇡
Please use one of the following formats to cite this article in your essay, paper or report:
-
APA
Dr. Simi Paknikar. (2022, March 12). Abdominal Compartment Syndrome - Frequently Asked Questions. Medindia. Retrieved on Apr 29, 2024 from https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/abdominal-compartment-syndrome-faqs.htm.
MLA
Dr. Simi Paknikar. "Abdominal Compartment Syndrome - Frequently Asked Questions". Medindia. Apr 29, 2024. <https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/abdominal-compartment-syndrome-faqs.htm>.
Chicago
Dr. Simi Paknikar. "Abdominal Compartment Syndrome - Frequently Asked Questions". Medindia. https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/abdominal-compartment-syndrome-faqs.htm. (accessed Apr 29, 2024).
Harvard
Dr. Simi Paknikar. 2022. Abdominal Compartment Syndrome - Frequently Asked Questions. Medindia, viewed Apr 29, 2024, https://www.medindia.net/health/conditions/abdominal-compartment-syndrome-faqs.htm.