Publications by authors named "Bridget F Ostrow"
Ann Thorac Surg
April 2012
Article Synopsis
- The abdominal compartment syndrome can result from trauma or surgical procedures but can also occur secondary to conditions like burns requiring heavy fluid resuscitation.
- A case report details a patient who developed secondary abdominal compartment syndrome during elective coronary revascularization, complicating the weaning process from cardiopulmonary bypass.
- Successful recovery was achieved after performing a decompressive laparotomy, allowing the patient to be weaned from bypass.
