Postmortem CT appearance of gas collections in fatal diving accidents.
Abstract: OBJECTIVE. The purpose of our study was to define the postmortem CT semiology of gas collections linked to putrefaction, postmortem "off-gassing," and decompression illness after fatal diving accidents and to establish postmortem CT diagnostic...
Management of invasive group A streptococcal infections.
Abstract: Invasive group A streptococcal (GAS) disease in children includes deep soft tissue infection, bacteraemia, bacteraemic pneumonia, meningitis and osteomyelitis. The expression of toxins and super antigens by GAS can complicate infection by triggering an...
Iatrogenic synostosis of the toes and phalanges.
Abstract: Memis, Ersen, Sivrioglu, Mutluoglu, Ay, , , , (2016). Iatrogenic synostosis of the toes and phalanges. International wound journal, 2016 Oct;13(5):1043. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25292012
Chronic wound repair and healing in older adults: current status and future research.
Abstract: The incidence of chronic wounds is increased among older adults, and the impact of chronic wounds on quality of life is particularly profound in this population. It is well established that wound healing slows with age. However, the basic biology underlying...
New approach for the treatment of osteoradionecrosis with pentoxifylline and tocopherol.
Abstract: Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) of the jaw is a significant complication of radiotherapy for oral cavity cancer. In addition to antibiotic medication, treatment options such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, surgical approaches, and combined therapy with pentoxifylline...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy applied research in traumatic brain injury: from mechanisms to clinical investigation.
Abstract: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is the leading cause of mortality and morbidity for millions of young people and military personnel around the world every year. Regardless of severity, neurological dysfunction is a sequela of TBI. Although many preclinical and...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for carbon monoxide poisoning.
Abstract: Despite established exposure limits and safety standards, and the availability of carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, each year 50,000 people in the United States visit emergency departments for CO poisoning. Carbon monoxide poisoning can occur from brief exposures...
Peripheral neuropathy may increase the risk for asymptomatic otic barotrauma during hyperbaric oxygen therapy: research report.
Abstract: Otic barotrauma (OBT) is an adverse event seen in patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen (HBO2) therapy. After encountering a case of painless tympanic perforation during HBO2 therapy of a diabetic patient with the diagnosis of neuropathic Wagner Grade III...
Does sensory neuropathy increase the risk for asymptomatic otic barotrauma during hyperbaric oxygen therapy? An editorial perspective.
Abstract: Johnson-Arbor, , , , , , , , (). Does sensory neuropathy increase the risk for asymptomatic otic barotrauma during hyperbaric oxygen therapy? An editorial perspective. Undersea & hyperbaric medicine : journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical...