ISSN:
1573-2568
Keywords:
severe hemorrhagic radiation proctitis
;
hyperbaric oxygen
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary We report a case of a male patient suffering from a severe hemorrhagic radiation proctitis which gradually ceased with hyperbaric oxygen. We discuss the mechanisms of chronic radiation injury and the effect of the hyperbaric oxygen. This therapy is proposed as an alternative to surgical intervention for this abnormality.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01318212
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