Case Report

Abdominal compartment syndrome complicating peptic ulcer disease

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 58 , issue sup1, pages: S23–S26

DOI: 10.1080/20786190.2015.1085220

Author(s): Ni Ni SeinDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care, South Africa, John TumboDepartment of Family Medicine and Primary Health Care, South Africa,

Keywords: abdominal compartment syndrome, peptic ulcer disease,

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Abstract

Background: Abdominal compartment syndrome is a severe condition of tension generated within the closed abdominal cavity from perforation of peptic ulcer. Due to the chemical reaction and pressure consequences it has poor prognosis with very high mortality > 80%.

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Case Report

Abdominal compartment syndrome complicating peptic ulcer disease

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