Intra-abdominal hypertension during hip arthroscopy: a case report

Symptomatic extravasation of irrigation fluid is a rare complication of hip arthroscopy. However, depending on the amount of fluid, intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) may occur and even develop into abdominal compartment syndrome, which can seriously alter hemodynamic circulation. Therefore, it is i...

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Main Authors: Saeyoung Kim, Hyun-Su Ri, Ji Hyun Kim, Jiyong Yeom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Yeungnam University Institute Medical Science 2023-01-01
Series:Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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Online Access:http://www.e-jyms.org/upload/pdf/jyms-2022-00430.pdf
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Summary:Symptomatic extravasation of irrigation fluid is a rare complication of hip arthroscopy. However, depending on the amount of fluid, intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) may occur and even develop into abdominal compartment syndrome, which can seriously alter hemodynamic circulation. Therefore, it is important for anesthesiologists to promptly recognize the abnormal signs of IAH for early diagnosis and better clinical outcomes. Nevertheless, these signs are difficult to detect because they are usually obscured when the patient is under anesthesia and masked by surgical drapes. We report a case of IAH under general anesthesia during hip arthroscopy to highlight possible symptoms and signs.
ISSN:2799-8010