Decompressive laparotomy: a novel approach in the management of severe intracranial hypertension

J Trauma. 2003 Sep;55(3):551-4; discussion 554-5. doi: 10.1097/01.TA.0000031177.95056.90.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Compartment Syndromes* / complications
  • Compartment Syndromes* / surgery
  • Female
  • Glasgow Coma Scale
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Hypertension / etiology*
  • Intracranial Pressure*
  • Laparotomy
  • Lower Body Negative Pressure / methods*
  • Male
  • Wounds and Injuries / physiopathology*