A rare cause of abdominal compartment syndrome: acute trichlorethylene overdose

Figures & data

Fig. 1.  Anteroposterior abdominal radiograph showing laminated edge in small bowel and colic distension. The film shows opacification from trichlorethylene remaining in the stomach since trichlorethylene is radiopaque.

Fig. 2.  Early axial computed tomography scan of the upper abdomen with contrast showing colic dilatation, right cortical ischemic hyperdense kidney, and liver ischemia.

Fig. 3.  Late axial abdominal computed tomography scan showing pneumatosis intestinalis, intra-peritoneal effusion, and pneumoperitoneum.

Fig. 4.  Time intervals between poisoning and death. CVVH, continuous venovenous hemofiltration; CT, Computed Tomography; ED, emergency department; ICU, intensive care medicine; TCE, trichloethylene.