Lack of effect of hyperoxia on photodynamic therapy and lipid peroxidation in three different cancer cell lines.
Abstract: The use of photodynamic therapy (PDT) to treat malignant tumors involves a photosensitizing drug, light, and oxygen. Since PDT requires oxygen, the purpose of this study was to investigate whether increased oxygen tension increases cell death compared with...
Concomitant cerebral and coronary arterial gas emboli in a sport diver: a case report.
Abstract: This report presents a case of concomitant cerebral and coronary gas emboli seen in a sport scuba diver after suffering from pulmonary barotrauma. Except for massive fatal gas embolism, no case of concomitant cerebral and coronary arterial gas emboli has...
Necrotizing fasciitis: review of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Abstract: Although the number of patients presenting with necrotizing fasciitis remains small, the cases seen by practitioners become legendary. The purpose of this article is to demystify NF through a review of the pathophysiology and the clinical presentation of NE...
Necrotizing fasciitis: review of pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Abstract: Although the number of patients presenting with necrotizing fasciitis remains small, the cases seen by practitioners become legendary. The purpose of this article is to demystify NF through a review of the pathophysiology and the clinical presentation of NE...
Occult solitary submucosal jejunal metastasis from esophageal carcinoma.
Abstract: Metastatic tumors of the intestinal tract from extra-abdominal sites are rare. In esophageal cancer, the liver, lung and the bones are the most common sites of metastases. Metastasis to intestines are very rare. A 54-year old male was admitted with...
Placement of dental implants in irradiated bone: the case for using hyperbaric oxygen.
Abstract: Granström, , , , , , , , (2006). Placement of dental implants in irradiated bone: the case for using hyperbaric oxygen. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 2006...
Treatment of the irradiated patient with dental implants: the case against hyperbaric oxygen treatment.
Abstract: Donoff, , , , , , , , (2006). Treatment of the irradiated patient with dental implants: the case against hyperbaric oxygen treatment. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons,...
Massive soft tissue infections: necrotizing fasciitis and purpura fulminans.
Abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis and purpura fulminans are two destructive infections that involve both skin and soft tissue. Necrotizing fasciitis is characterized by widespread necrosis of subcutaneous tissue and the fascia. Historically, group A beta-hemolytic...
Massive soft tissue infections: necrotizing fasciitis and purpura fulminans.
Abstract: Necrotizing fasciitis and purpura fulminans are two destructive infections that involve both skin and soft tissue. Necrotizing fasciitis is characterized by widespread necrosis of subcutaneous tissue and the fascia. Historically, group A beta-hemolytic...