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[Effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygenation after operations for acute intestinal obstruction]
Vestnik Khirurgii Imeni I. I. Grekova
|May 1, 1984
Summary
Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy positively impacts central hemodynamics in patients with acute intestinal obstruction. These findings suggest HBO may improve circulatory function in this patient group.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Gastroenterology
- Hyperbaric Medicine
Context:
- Acute intestinal obstruction is a critical surgical condition.
- Hemodynamic instability is a common complication.
- Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy is an emerging treatment modality.
Purpose:
- To investigate the effects of HBO sessions on central hemodynamic parameters.
- To assess the efficacy of HBO in patients with acute intestinal obstruction.
Summary:
- Thirty-four patients with various forms of acute intestinal obstruction underwent HBO therapy.
- Significant positive changes were observed in key indices of central hemodynamics post-HBO treatment.
Impact:
- HBO therapy demonstrates a beneficial effect on central hemodynamics in acute intestinal obstruction.
- Findings suggest a potential role for HBO in managing hemodynamic complications associated with this condition.