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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome - Glossary

Author -  <a href='https://www.medindia.net/content-team/dr-simi-paknikar.asp' target='_blank'>Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD</a>
Medically Reviewed by <a href='https://www.medindia.net/content-team/dr-nithin-jayan.asp' target='_blank'>Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB</a> on Mar 12, 2022
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nithin Jayan, MBBS, DNB on Mar 12, 2022


Glossary

Peptic ulcer: Ulceration in the inner lining of the stomach or intestine

Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Dilatation of the aorta, the largest artery within the abdomen. An abdominal aortic aneurysm is prone to rupture

Sepsis: Infection of the blood

Prone positioning: Lying in stomach downward position


Abscess: A localized collection of pus

Laparoscopy: Keyhole surgery in the abdomen

Inferior vena cava: One of the largest veins that transports blood from the lower half of the body to the heart

Diaphragm: Fibromuscular partition between the thorax and the abdomen

Edema: Accumulation of fluid within tissues or body cavities

Urinary catheter: Tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine

Ascites: Accumulation of fluid within the abdomen

Fistula: An abnormal communication between two body cavities

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