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