Massive Ascites Causing Presumed Abdominal Compartment Syndrome During Open Heart Surgery With Cardiopulmonary Bypass - Cureus

Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is a potentially fatal condition and a known cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. It can be primary, due to abdominal trauma and/or surgical procedures, or secondary, due to excessive abdominal flui…

Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is a potentially fatal condition and a known cause of morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. It can be primary, due to abdominal trauma and/or surgic… [+24384 chars]

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