Treatment of radiation-induced cystitis with hyperbaric oxygen

Journal Article · Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · J. Urol.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5094210

Weiss, J P; Boland, F P; Mori, H; Gallagher, M; Brereton, H; Preate, D L; Neville, E C

The effects of hyperbaric oxygen on radiation cystitis have been documented in 3 patients with radiation-induced hemorrhagic cystitis refractory to conventional therapy. Cessation of gross hematuria and reversal of cystoscopic bladder changes were seen in response to a series of hyperbaric oxygen treatments of 2 atmosphere absolute pressure for 2 hours. To our knowledge this is the first report of cystoscopically documented healing of radiation-induced bladder injury.

• Research Organization: Mercy Hospital, Scranton, PA
• OSTI ID: 5094210
• Journal Information: J. Urol.; (United States), Vol. 2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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