HYPERBARIC OXYGEN THERAPY [HBOT]

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in case of hemorrhagic cystitis after radiotherapy

INTRODUCTION We present the effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) after radiotherapy for cancer in the pelvic cavity resulting in hematuria. Increasing the pressure of oxygen (PO2) in ischemic tissues favors the formation of new blood vessels and increases the secretion of collagen. MATERIAL AND METHODS We evaluated 10 patients who were treated with HBOT from October 2006 to December 201...

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is emerging in veterinary medicine as an effective treatment or adjunct therapy for a variety of disorders in which improving oxygen delivery to tissues is a priority. The primary mechanisms of action of HBOT are (1) immediate hyperoxygenation of plasma and tissues and (2) decreased gas bubble (air embolus) size. With each hyperbaric 'dive,' secondary physiologi...

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

The author describes the history of and potential medical uses for hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy, a useful adjunct to more established therapies.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy