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Nasa P, Chanchalani G, Juneja D, Malbrain MLNG. Surgical decompression for the management of abdominal compartment syndrome with severe acute pancreatitis: A narrative review. World J Gastrointest Surg 2023; 15:1879-1891. [PMID: 37901738 PMCID: PMC10600763 DOI: 10.4240/wjgs.v15.i9.1879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2023] [Revised: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/21/2023] Open
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Intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) play a pivotal role in the pathophysiology of severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) and contribute to new-onset and persistent organ failure. The optimal management of ACS involves a multi-disciplinary approach, from its early recognition to measures aiming at an urgent reduction of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP). A targeted literature search from January 1, 2000, to November 30, 2022, revealed 20 studies and data was analyzed on the type and country of the study, patient demographics, IAP, type and timing of surgical procedure performed, post-operative wound management, and outcomes of patients with ACS. There was no randomized controlled trial published on the topic. Decompressive laparotomy is effective in rapidly reducing IAP (standardized mean difference = 2.68, 95% confidence interval: 1.19-1.47, P < 0.001; 4 studies). The morbidity and complications of an open abdomen after decompressive laparotomy should be weighed against the inadequately treated but, potentially lethal ACS. Disease-specific patient selection and the role of less-invasive decompressive measures, like subcutaneous linea alba fasciotomy or component separation techniques, is lacking in the 2013 consensus management guidelines by the Abdominal Compartment Society on IAH and ACS. This narrative review focuses on the current evidence regarding surgical decompression techniques for managing ACS in patients with SAP. However, there is a lack of high-quality evidence on patient selection, timing, and modality of surgical decompression. Large prospective trials are needed to identify triggers and effective and safe surgical decompression methods in SAP patients with ACS.
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- Prashant Nasa
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai 7832, United Arab Emirates
- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Al Ain 15551, United Arab Emirates
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, K.J. Somaiya Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai 400022, India
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- Institute of Critical Care Medicine, Max Super Specialty Hospital, New Delhi 110017, India
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- First Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Therapy, Medical University of Lublin, Lublin 20-954, Poland
- Executive Administration, International Fluid Academy, Lovenjoel 3360, Belgium
- Medical Data Management, Medaman, Geel 2440, Belgium
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Boone B, Zureikat A, Hughes SJ, Moser AJ, Yadav D, Zeh HJ, Lee KKW. Abdominal Compartment Syndrome is an Early, Lethal Complication of Acute Pancreatitis. Am Surg 2020. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481307900621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Data defining the optimal management of abdominal compartment syndrome resulting from acute pancreatitis are lacking. We investigated the outcomes of patients with acute pancreatitis who underwent surgery for treatment of abdominal compartment syndrome at a tertiary referral center. An electronic database was searched to identify patients with acute pancreatitis who underwent laparotomy between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2009, for treatment of abdominal compartment syndrome. Twelve patients underwent decompressive laparotomy for abdominal compartment syndrome. The median interval between onset of pancreatitis and laparotomy was 4.5 days. Nine patients underwent a laparotomy within seven days of onset of pancreatitis. As a result of cardiopulmonary instability, four decompressive laparotomies were performed in the intensive care unit. In 11 patients, cardiopulmonary improvement was observed. Statistically significant improvements were seen across multiple physiologic parameters. Despite this initial improvement, six patients (50%) died from multisystem organ failure. Two patients survived without need for pancreatic débridement. Abdominal compartment syndrome is an uncommon but likely underrecognized and highly lethal complication of acute pancreatitis that should be considered in patients who become critically ill early in the course of their pancreatitis. Prompt recognition and decompressive laparotomy may rescue some of these patients and does not mandate future débridement.
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- Brian Boone
- Departments of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Departments of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida
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- Departments of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Departments of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Departments of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- Departments of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Trikudanathan G, Vege SS. Current concepts of the role of abdominal compartment syndrome in acute pancreatitis - an opportunity or merely an epiphenomenon. Pancreatology 2014; 14:238-43. [PMID: 25062870 DOI: 10.1016/j.pan.2014.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2014] [Revised: 06/03/2014] [Accepted: 06/08/2014] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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The association of acute pancreatitis (AP) with intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) has only recently been recognized. The detrimental effects of raised intra-abdominal pressure in cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal systems have been well established. Although IAH was associated with a higher APACHE II score and multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in severe acute pancreatitis, a causal relationship between ACS and MODS in SAP is yet to be established. It is therefore debatable whether IAH is a phenomenon causative of organ failure or an epiphenomenon seen in conjunction with other organ dysfunction. This review systemically examines the pathophysiological basis and clinical relevance of ACS in AP and summarizes all the available evidence in its management.
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Maraví Poma E, Zubia Olascoaga F, Petrov M, Navarro Soto S, Laplaza Santos C, Morales Alava F, Darnell Martin A, Gorraiz López B, Bolado Concejo F, Casi Villarroya M, Aizcorbe Garralda M, Albeniz Arbizu E, Sánchez-Izquierdo Riera J, Tirapu León J, Bordejé Laguna L, López Camps V, Marcos Neira P, Regidor Sanz E, Jiménez Mendioroz F. SEMICYUC 2012. Recommendations for intensive care management of acute pancreatitis. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.medine.2013.05.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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SEMICYUC 2012. Recommendations for intensive care management of acute pancreatitis. Med Intensiva 2013; 37:163-79. [PMID: 23541063 DOI: 10.1016/j.medin.2013.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2013] [Accepted: 01/17/2013] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Significant changes in the management of acute pancreatitis have taken place since the 2004 Pamplona Consensus Conference. The objective of this conference has been the revision and updating of the Conference recommendations, in order to unify the integral management of potentially severe acute pancreatitis in an ICU. PARTICIPANTS Spanish and international intensive medicine physicians, radiologists, surgeons, gastroenterologists, emergency care physicians and other physicians involved in the treatment of acute pancreatitis. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE AND GRADES OF RECOMMENDATION: The GRADE method has been used for drawing them up. DRAWING UP THE RECOMMENDATIONS: The selection of the committee members was performed by means of a public announcement. The bibliography has been revised from 2004 to the present day and 16 blocks of questions on acute pancreatitis in a ICU have been drawn up. Firstly, all the questions according to groups have been drawn up in order to prepare one document. This document has been debated and agreed upon by computer at the SEMICYUC Congress and lastly at the Consensus Conference which was held with the sole objective of drawing up these recommendations. CONCLUSIONS Eighty two recommendations for acute pancreatitis management in an ICU have been presented. Of these 84 recommendations, we would emphasize the new determinants-based classification of acute pancreatitis severity, new surgical techniques and nutritional recommendations. Note. This summary only lists the 84 recommendations of the 16 questions blocks except blocks greater relevance and impact of its novelty or because they modify the current management.
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Szentkereszty Z, Csiszkó A. [Abdominal compartment syndrome in severe acute pancreatitis -- literature review]. Magy Seb 2012; 65:9-13. [PMID: 22343100 DOI: 10.1556/maseb.65.2012.1.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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The incidence of intraabdominal hypertension or abdominal compartment syndrome, as the more severe form is called, is relatively high in patients with severe acute pancreatitis, and therefore more attention is needed to the topic. If conservative treatment fails, immediate surgical decompression is indicated. The most commonly used operation is a full thickness median laparotomy, but a transversal laparotomy may also be effective. Although subcutaneous linea alba, or bilateral anterior rectus fasciotomy is safe and effective, decompressive laparotomy is indicated in failure of these methods. The open abdomen therapy is not advised due to high morbidity. Primary closure of the abdomen is preferable.
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- Zsolt Szentkereszty
- Debreceni Egyetem Orvos- és Egészségtudományi Centrum, Sebészeti Intézet, Debrecen.
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Zhou JC, Xu QP, Pan KH, Mao C, Jin CW. Effect of increased intra-abdominal pressure and decompressive laparotomy on aerated lung volume distribution. J Zhejiang Univ Sci B 2010; 11:378-85. [PMID: 20443216 DOI: 10.1631/jzus.b0900270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Increased intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) is common in intensive care patients, affecting aerated lung volume distribution. The current study deals with the effect of increased IAP and decompressive laparotomy on aerated lung volume distribution. The serial whole-lung computed tomography scans of 16 patients with increased IAP were retrospectively analyzed between July 2006 and July 2008 and compared to controls. The IAP increased from (12.1+/-2.3) mmHg on admission to (25.2+/-3.6) mmHg (P<0.01) before decompressive laparotomy and decreased to (14.7+/-2.8) mmHg after decompressive laparotomy. Mean time from admission to decompressive laparotomy and length of intensive-care unit (ICU) stay were 26 h and 16.2 d, respectively. The percentage of normally aerated lung volume on admission was significantly lower than that of controls (P<0.01). Prior to decompressive laparotomy, the total lung volume and percentage of normally aerated lung were significantly less in patients compared to controls (P<0.01), and the absolute volume of non-aerated lung and percentage of non-aerated lung were significantly higher in patients (P<0.01). Peak inspiratory pressure, partial pressure of carbon dioxide in arterial blood, and central venous pressure were higher in patients, while the ratio of partial pressure of arterial O(2) to the fraction of inspired O(2) (PaO(2)/FIO(2)) was decreased relative to controls prior to laparotomy. An approximately 1.8 cm greater cranial displacement of the diaphragm in patients versus controls was observed before laparotomy. The sagittal diameter of the lung at the T6 level was significantly increased compared to controls on admission (P<0.01). After laparotomy, the volume and percentage of non-aerated lung decreased significantly while the percentage of normally aerated lung volume increased significantly (P<0.01). In conclusion, increased IAP decreases total lung volume while increasing non-aerated lung volume. Decompressive laparotomy is associated with resolution of these effects on lung volumes.
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- Jian-cang Zhou
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, School of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou 310016, China.
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Radenkovic DV, Bajec D, Ivancevic N, Bumbasirevic V, Milic N, Jeremic V, Gregoric P, Karamarkovic A, Karadzic B, Mirkovic D, Bilanovic D, Scepanovic R, Cijan V. Decompressive laparotomy with temporary abdominal closure versus percutaneous puncture with placement of abdominal catheter in patients with abdominal compartment syndrome during acute pancreatitis: background and design of multicenter, randomised, controlled study. BMC Surg 2010; 10:22. [PMID: 20624281 PMCID: PMC2913911 DOI: 10.1186/1471-2482-10-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2010] [Accepted: 07/12/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Development of abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS) in patients with severe acute pancreatitis (SAP) has a strong impact on the course of disease. Number of patients with this complication increases during the years due more aggressive fluid resuscitation, much bigger proportion of patients who is treated conservatively or by minimal invasive approach, and efforts to delay open surgery. There have not been standard recommendations for a surgical or some other interventional treatment of patients who develop ACS during the SAP. The aim of DECOMPRESS study was to compare decompresive laparotomy with temporary abdominal closure and percutaneus puncture with placement of abdominal catheter in these patients. METHODS One hundred patients with ACS will be randomly allocated to two groups: I) decompresive laparotomy with temporary abdominal closure or II) percutaneus puncture with placement of abdominal catheter. Patients will be recruited from five hospitals in Belgrade during two years period. The primary endpoint is the mortality rate within hospitalization. Secondary endpoints are time interval between intervention and resolving of organ failure and multi organ dysfunction syndrome, incidence of infectious complications and duration of hospital and ICU stay. A total sample size of 100 patients was calculated to demonstrate that decompresive laparotomy with temporary abdominal closure can reduce mortality rate from 60% to 40% with 80% power at 5% alfa. CONCLUSION DECOMPRESS study is designed to reveal a reduction in mortality and major morbidity by using decompresive laparotomy with temporary abdominal closure in comparison with percutaneus puncture with placement of abdominal catheter in patients with ACS during SAP. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NTC00793715.
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- Dejan V Radenkovic
- Center for Emergency Surgery, Clinical Center of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Serbia.
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