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Severe hemorrhagic radiation proctitis advancing to gradual cessation with hyperbaric oxygen

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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.

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  1. Hépato-gastro-entérologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, 49033 Cedex, Angers, France

    Jacky Charneau MD, Gilles Bouachour MD, Bruno Person MD, Pascal Burtin MD, Jean Ronceray MD & Jean Boyer MD

  2. Réanimation médicale, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, 49033 Cedex, Angers, France

    Jacky Charneau MD, Gilles Bouachour MD, Bruno Person MD, Pascal Burtin MD, Jean Ronceray MD & Jean Boyer MD

  3. Clinique Chururgicale B, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, 49033 Cedex, Angers, France

    Jacky Charneau MD, Gilles Bouachour MD, Bruno Person MD, Pascal Burtin MD, Jean Ronceray MD & Jean Boyer MD

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Charneau, J., Bouachour, G., Person, B. et al. Severe hemorrhagic radiation proctitis advancing to gradual cessation with hyperbaric oxygen. Digest Dis Sci 36, 373–375 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01318212

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