What Researchers Did
Researchers treated 156 women who developed upper urinary tract infections after surgery for genital endometriosis using a combination of therapies including hyperbaric oxygenation.
What They Found
The combined treatment, which included antibacterial therapy, efferent hemocorrection, intravascular laser irradiation of blood, and hyperbaric oxygenation, was given after ensuring normal urinary flow. This approach resulted in a positive response in 98% of the patients.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
This study suggests that a combination of therapies, including HBOT, might be effective for women in Canada who experience upper urinary tract infections following surgery for genital endometriosis. It highlights a potential treatment approach for a specific surgical complication.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
This study used a combination of treatments without a control group, making it difficult to determine the specific contribution of hyperbaric oxygenation alone.