What Researchers Did
Researchers described the successful treatment of an 87-year-old woman with emphysematous cystitis using hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
What They Found
Computed tomography revealed gas accumulation in the bladder wall and lumen of the 87-year-old patient. She was successfully treated with antibiotics and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, suggesting HBO2 can be a useful adjunct for severe emphysematous cystitis.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
For Canadian patients diagnosed with severe emphysematous cystitis, hyperbaric oxygen therapy could be considered as an additional treatment option alongside antibiotics. This approach may help improve tissue oxygenation and contribute to successful recovery from this serious infection.
Canadian Relevance
This case report has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings cannot be generalized to a larger patient population.