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World J Clin Cases. Apr 6, 2022; 10(10): 3005-3013
Published online Apr 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i10.3005
Elevated intra-abdominal pressure: A review of current knowledge
Piotr Łagosz, Mateusz Sokolski, Jan Biegus, Agnieszka Tycinska, Robert Zymlinski
Piotr Łagosz, Mateusz Sokolski, Jan Biegus, Robert Zymlinski, Department of Heart Diseases, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw 50-367, Poland
Piotr Łagosz, Mateusz Sokolski, Jan Biegus, Robert Zymlinski, Institute of Heart Diseases, University Clinical Hospital, Wroclaw 50-556, Poland
Agnieszka Tycinska, Department of Cardiology, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok 15-089, Poland
Author contributions: Łagosz P was main author and study designer; Łagosz P, Sokolski M, Biegus J, Tycinska A and Zymlinski R analyzed the data and wrote the manuscript; Zymlinski R supervised the process; all authors have read and approve the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Corresponding author: Piotr Łagosz, MD, Academic Research, Research Scientist, Teacher, Institute of Heart Diseases, Wroclaw Medical University, Borowska 213, Wroclaw 50-556, Poland. plagosz1@gmail.com
Received: June 16, 2021
Peer-review started: June 16, 2021
First decision: September 5, 2021
Revised: September 20, 2021
Accepted: February 22, 2022
Article in press: February 22, 2022
Published online: April 6, 2022
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Elevated intra-abdominal pressure is a common, life-threatening condition associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Unrecognized intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) quickly leads to the development of multiple organ failure; therefore, vigilance is necessary in relation to high-risk patients. Monitoring bladder pressure in this group allows early recognition of IAH/abdominal compartment syndrome and timely intervention which can have a striking effect and fully restore homeostasis. Although the progress made in recent years is significant, there are still open questions which leave room for future research.