Hyperbaric oxygen treatment of radiation cystitis.
There are very few reports of radiation cystitis treated with hyperbaric oxygen. It appears to be the only form of treatment that reverses the basic vascular pathophysiology induced by radiation. This article reviews the development of the treatment and known cases in which it has been used.
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
D003556:Cystitis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006931:Hyperbaric Oxygenation; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D011878:Radiotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects