What Researchers Did
Researchers reported the case of a 42-year-old commercial diver who developed severe decompression sickness with unusual intra-abdominal gas after repetitive dives.
What They Found
A 42-year-old commercial diver presented with severe decompression sickness (Type II DCS) after three hours of repetitive dives to 25-30 meters below sea level. An abdominal CT revealed diffuse branch-like pneumatosis in his liver, mesentery, and intestines, which completely resolved after two hyperbaric oxygen treatment sessions.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it is a case report from outside Canada.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings are not generalizable to a broader population of divers with decompression sickness.