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.

Year introduced: 2012

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Tree Number(s): C05.651.180.297, C14.907.303.297

MeSH Unique ID: D059325

Entry Terms:

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

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Diseases Category
Musculoskeletal Diseases
Muscular Diseases
Compartment Syndromes
Intra-Abdominal Hypertension

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Cardiovascular Diseases
Vascular Diseases
Compartment Syndromes
Intra-Abdominal Hypertension