An Atypical Presentation of Radiation-Induced Enteritis Treated With Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Delayed radiation-induced injuries generally manifest months to years after the completion of radiation therapy and can be challenging to diagnose and treat because of a paucity of evidence-based therapeutic options. Individuals who receive high doses of radiation therapy are more likely to experience delayed radiation injuries, but those who receive relatively low radiation doses may also rarely develop this condition. We present the case of a patient who developed delayed radiation-induced enteritis several weeks after receiving low-dose radiation therapy to the terminal ileum. The patient's signs and symptoms improved significantly after administration of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
Source: ACG Case Reports Journal
Authors: Scott Friedberg, Nituna Phillips, Stephen Greco, Renu Berry, Kelly Johnson-Arbor
Language: English
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416946903