Intra-Abdominal Hypertension

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - C05.651.180.297 - C14.907.303.297

**Synonyms:** - Intraabdominal Hypertension