Impact of obesity on clinical outcomes of patients with intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome

• Main Authors: Mohan, Swetha, Lim, Zavier Yongxuan, Chan, Kai Siang, Shelat, Vishal G.
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023
• Subjects: Science::Medicine; Abdominal Compartment Syndrome; Intra-Abdominal Hypertension
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/169491
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) are associated with high morbidity and mortality. Obesity may result in increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and affect clinical outcomes of patients with IAH and/or ACS. This study aims to establish the impact of obesit...