What Researchers Did
Researchers presented the case of a man who developed bladder control issues after experiencing decompression sickness from scuba diving.
What They Found
They found that a previously healthy man developed detrusor hyperreflexia, a type of neurogenic bladder dysfunction, following an episode of decompression sickness. This was a novel observation, as existing urologic literature had not previously documented this specific complication of the "bends."
Canadian Relevance
This study covers decompression sickness, which is a Health Canada-recognised indication for hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, this study's findings cannot be broadly applied to all individuals experiencing decompression sickness.