Hemodynamics, fluids & transfusion
Mesenteric traction syndrome — Incidence, impact, and treatment: A systematic scoping review of the literature
Authors' conclusion
MTS occurs in 76% of patients undergoing major abdominal surgery and is associated with deleterious haemodynamic effects, which are more pronounced in patients developing severe MTS. Severe MTS is also associated with a worse postoperative outcome.
Study context
- Population
- Human studies of mesenteric traction syndrome (MTS) in patients undergoing major or open abdominal surgery
- Participants
- 1,102 participants · 37 studies
- Outcome
- Incidence of MTS
Methodological detailsPRISMA guidelines, risk of bias assessed by two independent reviewers
- PRISMA guidelines
- Risk of bias assessed by two independent reviewers
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Combined incidence of MTS during open abdominal surgery
MTS incidence
76%
Severe MTS
35%
Further findings
Haemodynamics
- MTS associated with marked haemodynamic changes
Diagnostic criteria
- Several different subjective diagnostic criteria exist
Postoperative morbidity
- Severe MTS associated with increased postoperative morbidity
Preventative measures
- Several examined, only on MTS incidence, not on postoperative course
Original publication
Mesenteric traction syndrome — Incidence, impact, and treatment: A systematic scoping review of the literature. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med. Published 23 September 2022. doi:10.
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