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Case #5 -
A 28 year old man sustained a gunshot wound

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
5.) How would you define the abdominal compartment syndrome?

The abdominal compartment syndrome is defined as increased intraabdominal pressure associated with oliguria or anuria and hypoxia.  
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