Abstract:
Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a known complication to radiation therapy for head and neck cancer with a prevalence of 5-7% among radiated patients. Treatment might include dental surgery and reconstruction of the jawbone as well as hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT). HBOT takes place in a closed compartment where patients are breathing 100% oxygen under pressure for 90 minutes once a day every weekday for 6 weeks. In Denmark, HBOT is available at two facilities with very different organizational set-ups.
Lee, Forner, Jansen, , , , , , (2014). Patient’s perspective on hyperbaric oxygen treatment of osteoradionecrosis. International journal of technology assessment in health care, 2014 Apr;30(2):188-93. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24805932