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 | Feb 6, 2016 | Cancer
Abstract: To evaluate the efficacy of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) in the treatment of postradiation hematuria (PRH) and to identify the predictive factors for a successful outcome. We conducted a retrospective study and included all patients with PRH treated with...
by Extivita | Aug 15, 2015 | Cancer
Abstract: Radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) is a complication of pelvic radiotherapy, mainly for prostate and uterine cancers. In the acute phase, patients feel urinary urgency and bladder pain. This phase is reversible after radiotherapy. In the chronic...
by Extivita | Aug 15, 2015 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) is a complication of pelvic radiotherapy, mainly for prostate and uterine cancers. In the acute phase, patients feel urinary urgency and bladder pain. This phase is reversible after radiotherapy. In the chronic...
by Extivita | Mar 6, 2013 | Cancer
Abstract: • To review the published data on predisposing risk factors for cancer treatment-induced haemorrhagic cystitis (HC) and the evidence for the different preventive and therapeutic measures that have been used in order to help clinicians optimally define and...
