Obstruction of Vena Cava and Collateral Flow after Abdominal Reconstruction for Gastroschisis
Summary: The upper limit of intra-abdominal pressure after closure of gastroschisis has been suggested around 20 mm Hg. An acute abdominal compartmental syndrome may produce intestinal ischemia with perforation and hepatic or renal failure. We present a case of a baby born with gastroschisis and ile...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2015-02-01
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Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2015/02000/Article.10.aspx |