by HBOT News | Jul 27, 2000 | Cancer
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygenation therapy is presently predominantly discussed in connection with sudden deafness and tinnitus. Amongst this ongoing controversy, the primary indications of this in the middle of the 20th century established therapy, especially in regard...
by HBOT News | Jan 1, 1990 | Burns
Abstract: After recalling the mechanism of action of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) on healing processes, the authors review the principal indications for this technique in plastic and reconstructive surgery, such as crush injuries and acute post-traumatic ischemia of the...
by HBOT News | Dec 29, 2018 | Chronic Wounds, Wounds
Abstract: Osmidrosis surgery is still recognized as one of the best ways to treat body odor, especially the liposuction assisted curettage due to the relatively small incision that does not leave any scars, which, nevertheless, may still cause many complications. One...
by HBOT News | Feb 22, 2017 | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Abstract: Three patients with a history of previous pars-plana vitrectomy, 2 of them with perfluoropropane, and 1 with sulfur hexafluoride used, experienced eyelid swelling and pain after travelling to a higher altitude city. Gas was found in the orbit and periocular...
by HBOT News | Aug 25, 2016 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Venous leg ulcers (VLUs) represent the most common ulcers of the lower extremity. VLUs are notorious for delayed and prolonged healing with high rates of recurrence. Most patients with VLUs also have significant comorbidities that interfere with primary...