What Researchers Did
Researchers retrospectively reviewed the outcomes of 12 patients with radiation-induced haemorrhagic cystitis treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) between 2009 and 2013.
What They Found
Among 12 patients with radiation-induced haemorrhagic cystitis, complete resolution of haematuria was observed in six patients. Overall, 67% of patients experienced either complete or partial improvement in their symptoms after HBOT.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
For Canadian patients experiencing radiation-induced haemorrhagic cystitis, HBOT may offer an alternative treatment option to help alleviate symptoms. This could potentially improve quality of life for those suffering from this difficult complication.
Canadian Relevance
This study was conducted in New Zealand and has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
The study's retrospective design and very small sample size of 12 patients limit the generalizability of these findings.