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Intraabdominal Compartment Syndrome Complicating Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumor

Abdominal compartment syndrome can result from many different causes. We present a case where this dangerous syndrome occurred in the operating room during a transurethral resection of a bladder tumor. It was initially recognized by an elevation in the peak inspiratory pressure. We report the typica...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Narain, Sachin, Giquel, Jadelis, Ariza, Armando, Martinez-Ruiz, Ricardo, Kava, Bruce R., Matadial, Christina
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3432340/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22957294
http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/870619
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Sumario:Abdominal compartment syndrome can result from many different causes. We present a case where this dangerous syndrome occurred in the operating room during a transurethral resection of a bladder tumor. It was initially recognized by an elevation in the peak inspiratory pressure. We report the typical physiologic changes that occur with this syndrome and its treatment options.