by HBOT News | Dec 28, 1999 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a common complication of radiation therapy. We present the first case reported in the literature of ORN involving the first and second cervical vertebrae and occipital bone in a patient who was treated with surgery and radiation...
by HBOT News | Apr 8, 1999 | Anaerobic Bacterial Infection
Abstract: Fournier’s gangrene is an extensive fulminant infection of the genitals, perineum or the abdominal wall. Since the first description by Jean Alfred Fournier in 1883 about 700 cases have been reported in the literature. The main aetiological factors...
by HBOT News | Sep 30, 1998 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: Infection is one of the common causes of death in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). It is associated with the use of immunosuppressive agents, renal failure, and increased disease activity. Fournier’s gangrene is a necrotizing fasciitis...
by HBOT News | Oct 1, 1996 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Despite advance radiotherapy techniques, long-term complications of radiation injury are still commonly seen. Acute effects are largely time dependent and can be controlled by alteration of therapy schedule. Chronic effects are dose dependent, and are...
by HBOT News | May 1, 1996 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: Pathophysiologic mechanisms involved in the application of HBO therapy are poorly understood that may limit its clinical use. However, useful indications are well standardized in the setting of critical care medicine, CO poisoning, decompression sickness,...
