Postoperative gastric dilatation causing abdominal compartment syndrome
2008
Postoperative Gastric Dilatation and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Mahajna Ahmad, Mitkal Sharon, Krausz Michael M
Primary Institution: Rambam Medical Center, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel
Hypothesis
What is the effect of postoperative gastric dilatation on intra-abdominal pressure?
Conclusion
Acute gastric dilatation after major abdominal surgery can lead to abdominal compartment syndrome if untreated.
Supporting Evidence
- Postoperative gastric dilatation can lead to oliguria and increased airway pressures.
- Measurement of intra-abdominal pressure is essential in patients with abdominal distention.
Takeaway
If your tummy gets really big and tight after surgery, it might be because your stomach is too full, and that can make you very sick.
Methodology
This was a single case report from a primary teaching hospital.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 72-year-old woman.
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