What Researchers Did
Researchers presented a case report of a 39-year-old man with a spongiosus-cutaneous fistula in his penis, which was treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) combined with antibiotic therapy.
What They Found
After 24 days of HBOT and antibiotic therapy, the patient's 5 × 3 cm penile lesion showed complete remission as evidenced by magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography. There was no recurrence of the fistula observed during the subsequent 22 months.
Canadian Relevance
This specific study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, these findings cannot be generalized to a broader patient population or definitively prove the efficacy of HBOT for this condition.