Intra-abdominal hypertension in severe burns: prevalence, incidence and mortality in a sub-Saharan African hospital - Mbiine R, Alenyo R, Kobusingye O, Kuteesa J, Nakanwagi C, Lekuya HM, Kituuka O, Galukande M.

BACKGROUND: Severe burns have been shown to be a risk factor for developing intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH). Fluid resuscitation practices used in burns management further predispose patients to intra-abdominal hypertension. The mortality associated wit...
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