The impact of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on serological values of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF).
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy is an effective adjunct treatment for ischemic disorders such as chronic infection or chronic wounds. It combines hyperoxic effects with the stimulating potential of post-therapeutic reactive hypoxia. As its crucial effects,...
Near-infrared fluorescence imaging of lymphatics in head and neck lymphedema.
Abstract: Lymphedema is a complication that may occur after surgical resection and radiation treatment in a number of cancer types and is especially debilitating in regions where treatment options are limited. Although upper and lower extremity lymphedema may be...
Incidence and prevention of osteoradionecrosis after dental extraction in irradiated patients: a systematic review.
Abstract: This systematic review aims to identify and review the best available evidence to answer the clinical question 'What are the incidence and the factors influencing the development of osteoradionecrosis after tooth extraction in irradiated patients?'. A...
Safe spinal anesthesia in a woman with chronic renal failure and placenta previa.
Abstract: Chronic renal failure is strongly associated with poor pregnancy outcome. Women dependent on hemodialysis before conception rarely achieve a successful live birth. A 31-year-old multiparous Turkish woman was scheduled for cesarean section under spinal...
Hyperbaric oxygen in the management of chronic diabetic foot ulcers.
Abstract: Boulton, , , , , , , , (2010). Hyperbaric oxygen in the management of chronic diabetic foot ulcers. Current diabetes reports, 2010 Aug;10(4):255-6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20490721
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and neurologic disease: the time has come.
Abstract: Mychaskiw (2010). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy and neurologic disease: the time has come. Undersea & hyperbaric medicine : journal of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, Inc, ;37(2):xi-xiii. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20462138
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a case of cholesterol crystal embolization.
Abstract: Gurgo, Valenti, Paneni, Passerini, Di Vavo, Calvieri, Cacchi, Bartolazzi, (2011). Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a case of cholesterol crystal embolization. The American journal of emergency medicine, 2011...
Conservative surgical management of necrotic tissues following meningococcal sepsis: case report of a child treated with hyperbaric oxygen.
Abstract: This article presents the case of a 5-month-old infant, who survived a fulminant meningococcal sepsis with purpura fulminans, septic shock and severe DIC with gastrointestinal bleeding. Amputation and reconstructive surgery were considered to treat the...
Intracerebral hemorrhage related to systemic gas embolism during hysteroscopy.
Abstract: Iatrogenic gas embolism is a rare but serious problem that has been documented in almost all medical specialties including gynecology. We present a 49-year-old woman undergoing operative hysteroscopy and myomectomy, who sustained sudden hypotension and...