by HBOT News | Jul 10, 2014 | Chronic Wounds
Abstract: Unestablished indications are conditions in which systematic clinical use of hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) is not supported by adequate proof of benefit. HBOT is vulnerable to use in many such conditions for various reasons, perhaps the most important...
by HBOT News | May 7, 2014 | Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)
Abstract: We describe hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of central retinal artery occlusion in a young adult with sickle cell disease. A 25-year-old Turkish man with a history of sickle cell disease developed sudden painless loss of vision in the left eye...
by HBOT News | May 3, 2014 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: The utility of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the treatment of necrotizing soft tissue infections (NSTIs) has not been proved. Previous studies have been subject to substantial selection bias because HBOT is not available universally at all medical...
by HBOT News | Apr 8, 2014 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: Functional outcomes and quality-of-life measures following salvage reconstruction of composite Achilles/posterior leg defects are limited. We present our experience with combined Achilles defect reconstruction utilizing free tissue transfer with...
by HBOT News | Mar 29, 2014 | Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)
Abstract: To report a case of cilioretinal artery occlusion (CRAO) with central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) after a journey to high altitude region and the use of late period hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy successfully. A previously healthy 48-year-old lowlander...
