Tension pneumoperitoneum: case report of a rare form of acute abdominal compartment syndrome

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Cadena M., Solano J., Caycedo N., Gomez D., Vinck E.E., Quiroga P., Gaete P._2019.pdf (1.28 MB)

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2019

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International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 2210-2612, Vol. 55, p. 112-116

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Elsevier BV

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https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12495/1648

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Introduction: Tension pneumoperitoneum is a severe and rare form of pneumoperitoneum with concomitant hemodynamic instability and respiratory failure. It is a variant of abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) causing an abrupt increase in intra-abdominal pressure. Presentation of case: We present a case of pneumoperitoneum, after an endoscopic mucosal resection with the development of ACS. The patient was successfully treated with percutaneous decompression. Discussion: Decompressive laparotomy is the first treatment option for both most forms of pneumoperitoneum and ACS; nevertheless, this issue is controversial. Recent reports have shown that some patients may be candidates for a minimally invasive catheter decompression avoiding major decompressive surgery. Identifying these patients is vital to avoiding unnecessary surgeries. Conclusions: Tension pneumoperitoneum is a life-threatening event, early detection and intervention is critical in order to provide prompt and optimal treatment approaches.

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Abdominal compartment syndrome, Pneumoperitoneum, Tension pneumoperitoneum

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Neumoperitoneo
Insuficiencia respiratoria
Laparotomía

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