8 in 8: Abdominal Complications After Cardiac Surgery

Abdominal Complications (AC) after cardiac surgery are devastating with significant associated morbidity and mortality. Prompt recognition, diagnosis and intervention are prudent to potentially rescue cardiac surgery patients. This video describes the most common AC after cardiac surgery, the presentation, associated mortality rates, and recommended management.

Presenters:
Jock M. Thacker, MD
Wayne State University School of Medicine

Frank A. Baciewicz, MD
Wayne State University School of Medicine