by Extivita | Jun 15, 2018 | Radiosurgery
Abstract: To investigate the role of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the management of patients with radiation induced urinary bladder injury (radiation cystitis). The study comprised 23 patients with late radiation induced urinary bladder injury who were evaluated and...
by Extivita | Jun 13, 2018 | Germ Cell
Abstract: Given that more cancers are being diagnosed earlier and that treatment of cancer is improving, health issues of cancer survivors are becoming more common and apparent. Pelvic radiation therapy for the treatment of gynecological cancers can lead to long-term...
by Extivita | Apr 15, 2018 | Radiation
Abstract: To critically review and summarize existing literature assessing the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) for the treatment of radiation-induced urologic injury. Though 5 of the included 13 studies were published in the last 2-3 years, the only...
by Extivita | Dec 2, 2016 | Cancer
Abstract: Radiation cystitis is one of the possible complications from pelvic radiotherapy. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBOT) improves tissue oxygenation and healing of scarred tissue. To assess the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the management of...
by Extivita | Jun 30, 2016 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Radiotherapy is effective in the treatment of tumors in the pelvic area but is associated with side effects such as cystitis and proctitis. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) has emerged as a treatment modality for radiation-induced side effects. In a rat...
