Application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the rehabilitation of patients after surgical correction of the penile urethral strictures

• Main Authors: Kotenko К.V., Matkevich S.V.
• Format: Article
• Language: Russian
• Published: Saratov State Medical University 2013-12-01
• Series: Саратовский научно-медицинский журнал
• Subjects: rehabilitation; urethral stricture
• Online Access: http://www.ssmj.ru/system/files/2013_04-01_909-912.pdf

The aim of the article is to examine the impact and justify the use of hyperbaric oxygenation in the complex rehabilitation of patients after surgery for penile urethral strictures. Material and Methods. A group of 37 patients were examined who underwent various reconstructive operations on the urethra, 16 of which in the postoperative period in addition to conventional therapy conducted hyperbaric oxygenation. Results. It is shown that the use of hyperbaric oxygenation in the early postoperative period in patients undergoing replacement plastic of urethra can reduce the incidence of postoperative complications, and reduced the time of urethral drainage. Conclusion. An integrated approach with the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the rehabilitation of patients undergoing extended replacement plastic of penile urethral strictures, reduces the amount of potential effect-dependent postoperative complications, which generally leads to shorter hospital stay after surgical treatment.