Hyperbaric oxygenation induced tolerance against focal cerebral ischemia in mice is strain dependent.
Abstract: SV129 or C57BL/6 mice were exposed to hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO, 5 days, 1 h every day, 100% O(2) at 3 atm absolute). One day after the 5th HBO session focal cerebral ischemia was induced. In SV129 mice, HBO induced tolerance against permanent focal...
AANA Journal course: transient neurologic symptoms and spinal anesthesia.
Abstract: A universal goal of anesthesia providers is to provide the safest, most effective anesthesia and analgesia for their patients. When reports emerge showing problems or complications with an agent or technique that previously was thought safe, recommendations...
Outcome analysis in patients with primary necrotizing fasciitis of the male genitalia.
Abstract: To characterize patients with primary necrotizing fasciitis of the male genitalia (Fournier's gangrene) and to identify risk factors and prognostic variables of survival. Fifty consecutive patients with primary necrotizing fasciitis of the male genitalia...
Postoperative synergistic gangrene after spinal fusion.
Abstract: A case of synergistic necrotizing gangrenous fasciitis after spinal surgery is reported. To describe this unusual complication, explain the rationale of treatment, and increase awareness of this serious postoperative complication. Although several cases of...
Review of severe osteoradionecrosis treated by surgery alone or surgery with postoperative hyperbaric oxygenation.
Abstract: We reviewed 41 patients with osteoradionecrosis of the mandible. Each patient was treated by radical resection followed by external beam irradiation. The diagnosis of infected osteoradionecrosis was confirmed clinically, radiologically, and histologically....
Effect of photodynamic therapy in a multimodal approach for advanced carcinoma of the gastro-esophageal junction.
Abstract: Background and Objective We wanted to determine the role of additional photodynamic therapy in a multimodal approach for the treatment of patients with advanced cancer of the gastro-esophageal junction. Study Design/Materials and Methods We reviewed 53...
[Diabetic foot. Physiopathology, clinical aspects, and recent therapeutic approaches].
Abstract: Diabetic foot is a complication of diabetes mellitus occurring in 15% of patients that is of specific surgical interest. Over the past few years, preventive measures and the use of new therapeutic resources has reduced the number of patients undergoing...
Laryngeal radionecrosis and hyperbaric oxygen therapy: report of 18 cases and review of the literature.
Abstract: Laryngeal radionecrosis is a difficult late complication of radiotherapy. It is associated with hoarseness, edema, pain, weight loss, and upper airway obstruction. The medical treatment options are limited, and in severe cases, the patient may require...
Fournier gangrene associated with Crohn disease.
Abstract: A 17-year-old boy presented with Fournier gangrene associated with previously undiagnosed Crohn ileocolitis. Fournier gangrene was managed by débridement, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and hyperbaric oxygen. A diverting ileostomy was performed before skin...