The World Society of the Abdominal Compartment Syndrome (WSACS) was founded in 2004 by a group of international physicians and surgeons who recognized the need for a cohesive approach to promoting research, fostering education, and improving the survival of patients with intra-abdominal hypertension (IAH) and/or abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS). While it remains a fledging society, the WSACS has arguably accomplished a great deal in its first three years including the development of evidence-based medicine consensus definitions and recommendations statements, publication of the first textbook on ACS as well as a monograph of cutting-edge research findings, and development of a worldwide network of clinicians and research scientists.
Mail to the WSACS may be addressed to:
Rao R. Ivatury MD, Division Chair
Division of Trauma, Critical Care and Emergency General Surgery
P.O. Box 980454
Richmond, VA 23298-0454
USA
For questions regarding the WSACS and its mission, please contact the WSACS Executive Committee.