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Intra-Abdominal Hypertension MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Intra-Abdominal Hypertension
Tree Number(s)
C05.651.180.297
C14.907.303.297
Unique ID
D059325
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D059325
Scope Note
Pathological elevation of intra-abdominal pressure (>12 mm Hg). It may develop as a result of SEPSIS; PANCREATITIS; capillary leaks, burns, or surgery. When the pressure is higher than 20 mm Hg, often with end-organ dysfunction, it is referred to as abdominal compartment syndrome.
Entry Term(s)
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome
Intraabdominal Hypertension
Public MeSH Note
2012
History Note
2012
Date Established
2012/01/01
Date of Entry
2011/06/27
Intra-Abdominal Hypertension Preferred
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome Related
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