What Researchers Did
Researchers described a case where hyperbaric oxygen therapy was used to treat glans penis necrosis following a prostate artery embolization procedure.
What They Found
A 77-year-old man developed glans penis necrosis days after a prostate artery embolization (PAE). After receiving a combination of treatments, including hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the necrosis resolved within fifteen days.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, this study's findings cannot be generalized to a larger patient population.