Q: Which doctors treat abdominal compartment syndrome?
A: Abdominal compartment syndrome is treated by surgeons or doctors in critical care medicine.
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Q: What are the complications associated with abdominal compartment syndrome?
A: Complications associated with abdominal compartment syndrome include:
- Complications associated with measuring intraabdominal pressure like urinary or blood infection, or clot formation.
- Kidney or lung failure
- Complications due to surgery like fistula formation, infections and decreased quality of life.
Q: Is abdominal hypertension the same as portal hypertension?
A: No. Abdominal hypertension is increased pressure within the abdominal cavity, while portal hypertension refers to an increase in blood pressure within the portal circulation, a system of blood supply to the liver.
