The increase of intra-abdominal pressure can affect intraocular pressure.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to explore the usage of intraocular pressure measurements as the early indicator of the increase in intra-abdominal pressure.

Methods

In this prospective study, 40 patients undergoing elective surgery were included. Patients were divided into four groups of 10 patients. The control group (Group C) was not subjected to laparoscopic intervention. Laparoscopic surgery was, respectively, performed with an intra-abdominal pressure of 9, 12, and 15 mmHg in Groups L (low), M (medium), and H (high pressure). Intraocular pressure was measured binocularly in each patient at three different times (before, during, and end of surgery) using a contact tonometer.

Results

Patients' gender, age, body mass index (BMI), American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA)

SUBMITTER: Ece I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4310251 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature