Abstract
Normal pregnancy leads to a state of chronically increased intra-abdominal pressure. Obstetric and non-obstetric conditions may increase intra-abdominal pressure further, causing intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome, which leads to maternal organ dysfunction and a compromised fetal state. Limited medical literature exists to guide treatment of pregnant women with these conditions. In this state-of-the-art review, we propose a diagnostic and treatment algorithm for the management of peripartum intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome, informed by newly available studies.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1386-1397 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica |
Volume | 98 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 1 2019 |
Keywords
- abdominal compartment syndrome
- critical care
- intra-abdominal hypertension
- intra-abdominal pressure
- obstetrics
- peripartum
- pregnancy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology