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The use of hyperbaric oxygen in urology
M Capelli-Schellpfeffer1, G S Gerber
1Department of Surgery, University of Chicago, Illinois, USA.
The Journal of Urology
|August 24, 1999
Summary
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) offers a treatment alternative for urologic conditions unresponsive to standard care. Careful patient selection is crucial for optimizing outcomes with this adjunctive therapy.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Hyperbaric Medicine
- Oxygen Therapy
Background:
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) involves breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber.
- It is explored as an adjunctive treatment for various urologic conditions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the application of HBOT in urology.
- To present mechanisms of hyperoxia, patient outcomes, and selection criteria.
Main Methods:
- A literature review was conducted on hyperbaric oxygen use in urology.
Main Results:
- HBOT is an alternative for ischemic conditions refractory to conventional treatments.
- It is particularly effective for radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis.
- Patient selection factors include contraindications like active viral disease or specific chemotherapy.
Conclusions:
- HBOT serves as a complementary therapeutic option for select urology patients.
- Further research is needed for conditions like Fournier's gangrene and wound healing impairment.