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Pneumatosis Coli Treated with Metronidazole and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Su...
Costa, Mariana; Morgado, Carolina; Andrade, David; Guerreiro, Francisco; Coimbra, JoãoPneumatosis intestinalis, characterized by the presence of gas within the bowel wall, is an uncommon condition with variablepresentation. It may be idiopathic or secondary to other diseases. A computed tomography scan is the most sensitive method for diagnosis. In the absence of signs and symptoms of complications, such as perforation and peritonitis, pneumatosis intestinalis can bemanaged conservatively. We pr...
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for the Treatment of Fournier’s Gangrene: A Review of...
Rosa, Isabel; Guerreiro, FranciscoIntroduction: Fournier’s gangrene is a serious necrotizing infection that can be fatal if not promptly attended. Treatment for this condition consists of a combination of surgical debridement, antibiotherapy and supportive care. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used as an adjuvant for the optimization of infected tissue oxygenation and for its bactericidal and bacteriostatic effects.Material and Methods: The data p...