Intra-abdominal pressure in severe acute pancreatitis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hospital mortality in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) remains high. Some of these patients develop increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) which may contribute to organ dysfunction. The aims of this study were to evalu...

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Main Authors: Kemppainen Esko, Piilonen Anneli, Pettila Ville, Leppaniemi Ari, Keskinen Paivi, Hynninen Marja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-01-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/2/1/2