A Single-Lumen Central Venous Catheter for Continuous and Direct Intra-abdominal Pressure Measurement.

Background: Abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Therefore, the need for a good diagnostic tool to predict intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and progression to ACS is paramount. Bladder pressure (BP) has been used for several years for intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) measurement but has the disadvantage that it is not a continuous measurement.

Local treatment for recurrent colorectal hepatic metastases after partial hepatectomy.

Objective: The objective of the study was to identify patients who may benefit from local treatment in recurrent colorectal liver metastases.

Materials And Methods: A total of 51 consecutive patients were treated for hepatic recurrence(s) after an initial partial hepatic resection. Surgery was considered as the primary treatment option for eligible patients.