Abstract: Hypoxic tumor cells are an important factor of radioresistance. Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) and normobaric carbogen (95% oxygen, 5% carbon dioxide) increase the oxygen delivery to tumors. This study was performed to explore changes of tumor oxygenation during a...
Cancer
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Research for Cancer.
Successful treatment of rhinocerebral zygomycosis using liposomal nystatin.
Abstract: We describe a case of successful treatment of rhinocerebral mucormycosis in a patient with multiple myeloma. Therapeutic strategies used included liposomal amphotericin, hyperbaric oxygen, GM-CSF and liposomal nystatin. Mileshkin, Slavin, Seymour, McKenzie,...
Successful treatment of rhinocerebral zygomycosis using liposomal nystatin.
Abstract: We describe a case of successful treatment of rhinocerebral mucormycosis in a patient with multiple myeloma. Therapeutic strategies used included liposomal amphotericin, hyperbaric oxygen, GM-CSF and liposomal nystatin. Mileshkin, Slavin, Seymour, McKenzie,...
Hyperbaric oxygen–an effective tool to treat radiation morbidity in prostate cancer.
Abstract: We report the results of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) used in the treatment of radiation cystitis and proctitis following irradiation of prostate cancer. Between June 1995 and March 2000, 18 men (median age 71 years) with radiation proctitis (n=7),...
Photosensitization with hematoporphyrin derivative compared to 5-aminolaevulinic acid for photodynamic therapy of esophageal carcinoma.
Abstract: Hematoporphyrin derivatives (HpD) as sensitizers for photodynamic therapy (PDT) in advanced esophageal cancer carry the risk of prolonged photosensitivity of the skin. New sensitizers such as 5-aminolaevulinic acid (ALA) with low rates of skin phototoxicity...
[Extra-oral implants and irradiation: current trends].
Abstract: Recommended treatment for head and neck cancer associates surgery and radiotherapy. Indication for bone-anchored epitheses in irradiated patients is also a common situation. The outcome of the implant appears to be improved with a special protocol for...
Management of advanced mandibular osteoradionecrosis with free flap reconstruction.
Abstract: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of free tissue transfer for treatment of advanced mandibular osteoradionecrosis (ORN) in head and neck cancer patients. We reviewed 29 patients who were treated for advanced mandibular ORN by radical...
Successful endoscopical sealing of malignant esophageotracheal fistulae by using a covered self-expandable stenting system.
Abstract: Any treatment of tracheo-esophageal fistulae in end-stage malignant stenosis of the esophagus must be weighed against associated morbidity and mortality. In a prospective study we investigated benefits and risks of the use of one type of coated,...
Review article: current therapeutic options for radiation proctopathy.
Abstract: Radiation proctopathy is a common unfortunate complication following radiation therapy of pelvic malignancies. Symptoms of chronic radiation proctopathy include haematochezia, urgency, constipation, tenesmus, diarrhoea and rectal pain. Currently, a wide...
