abdominal hypertension

Intra-abdominal pressure, measured in mm Hg, that is greater than atmospheric pressure.

Aetiology
Inflammation, trauma, fluid overload, retroperitoneal haematoma, aortic rupture, ileus, bowel obstruction, intra-abdominal masses.

Mentioned in

abdominal compartment syndrome

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