Intra-Abdominal Hypertension

Pathological elevation of intra-abdominal pressure (>12 mm Hg). It may develop as a result of SEPSIS; PANCREATITIS; capillary leaks, burns, or surgery. When the pressure is higher than 20 mm Hg, often with end-organ dysfunction, it is referred to as abdominal compartment syndrome.

Also Known As:

Intraabdominal Hypertension; Abdominal Compartment Syndromes; Compartment Syndrome, Abdominal; Compartment Syndromes, Abdominal; Hypertension, Intra-Abdominal; Hypertension, Intraabdominal; Hypertensions, Intra-Abdominal; Hypertensions, Intraabdominal; Intra Abdominal Hypertension; Intra-Abdominal Hypertensions; Intraabdominal Hypertensions; Syndrome, Abdominal Compartment; Syndromes, Abdominal Compartment; Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

Musculoskeletal Diseases: 751
- Muscular Diseases: 10368
  - Compartment Syndromes: 2131
    - Intra-Abdominal Hypertension: 861
Cardiovascular Diseases: 94258
- Vascular Diseases: 15340
  - Compartment Syndromes: 2131
    - Intra-Abdominal Hypertension: 861

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