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Abdominal decompression (surgical)

Procedure Type
Other Procedure
Estimated Base Cost
Varies by patient
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Indicated for Diagnoses
Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (ACS)
Other / Miscellaneous
Necrotizing pancreatitis with severe abdominal distension
Other / Miscellaneous
Post-operative abdominal distension with compromised ventilation
Other / Miscellaneous
Refractory Intra-abdominal Hypertension (IAH)
Other / Miscellaneous
Severe bowel distension with organ dysfunction
Other / Miscellaneous
Associated Medications
Cefazolin (Prophylactic antibiotic)
Standard
Fentanyl (Analgesic/Anesthetic)
Standard
Morphine (Post-operative analgesia)
Standard
Propofol (Anesthetic induction)
Standard
Rocuronium (Muscle relaxant)
Standard
Surgical Instruments Used
Hemostatic forceps (e.g., Kelly, Crile) Scalpel (#10 blade) Self-retaining abdominal retractors (e.g., Balfour, Bookwalter) Surgical scissors (e.g., Metzenbaum, Mayo) Tissue forceps (e.g., DeBakey, Adson)
Required Devices / Braces
Mechanical Ventilator
General Medical Gear
Electrocautery Unit
Surgical Support / Microscopes
Patient Monitoring System (ECG, BP, SpO2, Capnography)
Surgical Support / Microscopes
Surgical Operating Table
Surgical Support / Microscopes
Temporary Abdominal Closure (TAC) device / Wound VAC system
Surgical Support / Microscopes
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