Skin-sparing mastectomy flap ischemia salvage using urgent hyperbaric chamber oxygen therapy: a case report.
Abstract: Since its introduction in 1991, skin-sparing mastectomy has emerged as an acceptable surgical technique in the management of breast cancer patients, providing optimal oncological safety and efficacy with favorable aesthetic results. Rates of native skin flap...
Hyperbaric oxygen treatment for post-radiation central nervous system injury: a retrospective case series.
Abstract: Increased use of radiation therapy and increasing life spans following radiation treatment has led to an increase in the finding of post-radiation central nervous system injury in patients who have previously undergone radiation treatments. At this time,...
The relevance of magnetic resonance imaging in spinal cord decompression sickness: a survey of seven cases.
Abstract: To investigate the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features of spinal cord decompression sickness (DCS) on compressed-air divers, we hereby report seven cases diagnosed with spinal cord DCS. Only two patients out of seven showed positive MRI findings: A...
Fournier’s gangrene: early diagnosis. How to diagnose, how to manage it.
Abstract: Fournier's gangrene (FG) is a rare surgical emergency and a life-threatening condition with a rapidly progressive gangrene defined as a necrotizing fasciitis of the perineal or genital areas leading to septic shock and death if untreated. Risk factors are...
Paradoxical cardiac and cerebral arterial gas embolus during percutaneous lead extraction in a patient with a patent foramen ovale.
Abstract: A 42 year-old man presented for elective percutaneous lead extraction for pacemaker redundancy. The procedure was performed supine under general anaesthesia via the right femoral vein and was complicated by acute inferior ST elevation and hypotension. Urgent...
CT findings in temporal bone osteoradionecrosis.
Abstract: The goal of this study was to describe computed tomographic findings in patients with clinically proven temporal bone (TB) osteoradionecrosis (ORN) (TB-ORN). Computed tomographic scans of 20 patients were retrospectively evaluated for bony and soft tissue...
Evaluation of TCOM/HBOT practice guideline for the treatment of foot burns occurring in diabetic patients.
Abstract: A multidisciplinary team developed an evidence-based guideline for the management of foot burns occurring in diabetic patients that included transcutaneous oxygen measurements (TCOM) and application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to selected patients....
Evaluation of TCOM/HBOT practice guideline for the treatment of foot burns occurring in diabetic patients.
Abstract: A multidisciplinary team developed an evidence-based guideline for the management of foot burns occurring in diabetic patients that included transcutaneous oxygen measurements (TCOM) and application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) to selected patients....
Radiation therapy oncology group gynecologic oncology working group: comprehensive results.
Abstract: The purpose of this report was to comprehensively describe the activities of the Gynecologic Oncology Working Group within the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG). Clinical trials will be reviewed as well as translational science and ancillary...