ISSN:
1437-9813
Keywords:
Abdominal zipper
;
Vena cava compression
;
Intestinal edema
;
Abdominal volume augmentation
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract This is a case report of a 4-year-old child who developed protracted shock after complicated surgery for perforated appendicitis. An acute increase in intra-abdominal pressure led to compression of the inferior vena cava, reduced cardiac preload, and lowered cardiac output. Laparotomy with transient augmentation of the intra-abdominal volume using a Marlex mesh and zipper was succesfully used to overcome this life-threatening situation.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00174880
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