“…9,10 This usually occurs when the intra-abdominal pressure, measured by IVP, is above 20-25 cm H 2 O. 9,11 The volume increase is mainly due to abdominal trauma, but may also be caused by significant intra-abdominal bleeding or collections, retroperitoneal hematomas, difuse peritonitis, peritoneal edema due to vigorous volemic ressucitation, packing of the abdominal cavity (damage control), pancreatitis, pneumoperitoneum and neoplasms. [11][12][13] Treatment consists of prompt surgical decompression and volemic resuscitation.…”