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.
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.