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[Hyperbaric oxygenation in the comprehensive treatment of children who had operations on the abdominal organs]

N L Kusch, V N Grona, V V Prikhodchenko

    Klinicheskaia Khirurgiia
    |January 1, 1991
    PubMed

    Insights

    Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) can be a beneficial addition to postoperative care for children undergoing abdominal surgery. Early HBO application, even with intestinal anastomosis, may improve outcomes for functional ileus.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Hyperbaric Medicine
    • Gastrointestinal Surgery

    Context:

    • Postoperative care in pediatric abdominal surgery is complex.
    • Functional ileus is a common complication following abdominal operations in children.
    • Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) is an adjunctive therapy with potential benefits.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and application of hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) as part of postoperative management in children.
    • To define the optimal timing and regimen for HBO in pediatric surgical patients.
    • To present treatment strategies using HBO for postoperative functional ileus.

    Summary:

    • This study involved 98 children (2.5 months to 13 years) who received hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) post-abdominal surgery.
    • HBO regimens were individualized based on surgical procedure and disease severity.
    • Early HBO administration (2-4 hours post-operation), including in patients with intestinal anastomosis, was deemed beneficial.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the potential of early hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) in improving recovery after pediatric abdominal surgery.
    • Provides a framework for the use of HBO in managing postoperative functional ileus in pediatric patients.
    • Suggests that HBO can be safely integrated into multimodal postoperative care strategies for children.

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