Late abdominal compartment syndrome secondary to traumatic gallbladder rupture

A case of abdominal compartment syndrome following hepatic rupture with gallbladder tear is reported. We discuss the physiology, diagnosis criteria and treatment of this potentially life-threatening complication.

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Published in:Gastroentérologie clinique et biologique 2005-04, Vol.29 (4), p.453
Main Authors: Espeel, Benoît, Gérard, Christelle, Nzamuche, Jean-Robert, Molle, Gaétan, Lambrigts, Benoît
Format: Article
Language:fre
Subjects:
Compartment Syndromes - etiology
Gallbladder - injuries
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Rupture
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Summary:A case of abdominal compartment syndrome following hepatic rupture with gallbladder tear is reported. We discuss the physiology, diagnosis criteria and treatment of this potentially life-threatening complication.
ISSN:0399-8320
DOI:10.1016/S0399-8320(05)80815-2