Effects of Intraabdominanlly Insufflated Carbon Dioxide and Elevated Intraabdominal Pressure on Splanchnic Circulation

Abstract

In contrast to air insufflation, intraabdominal insufflation of CO2 resulted in a moderate splanchnic hyperemia at an intraabdominal pressure < or = 12 mmHg. At higher intraabdominal pressure values, pressure-induced changes became more important than the type of gas used.