A New Etiology for the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome: Pseudomyxoma Peritonei
Pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP) is a rare diagnosis with an incidence of 1-2 per million. Most cases originate from an appendix which ruptures and releases mucin into the peritoneal cavity. The progression of the disease results in obstruction and cutaneous leak. Abdominal compartment syndrome is an un...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2015-09-01
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| Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/440695 |