Differential lung ventilation and emergency hyperbaric oxygenation for repair of a tracheal tear.
Abstract: To report the anaesthetic management of a case of tracheal rupture, using different types of ventilation and additional hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO). An 8 cm postintubation tracheal tear was repaired in a 66-yr-old woman with acute myocardial reinfarction,...
The effect of external beam irradiation after endoscopic palliation of esophageal carcinoma.
Abstract: The aim of this study was to verify the value of additional external beam irradiation (EBR) after endoscopic palliation, regarding quality of life and survival rate. From January 1988 to December 1995, 99 patients with esophageal carcinoma (squamous cell...
The treatment of chronic radiation proctitis with hyperbaric oxygen in patients with prostate cancer.
Abstract: Kitta, Shinohara, Shirato, Otsuka, Koyanagi, , , , (2000). The treatment of chronic radiation proctitis with hyperbaric oxygen in patients with prostate cancer. BJU international, 2000 Feb;85(3):372-4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10671898
The treatment of chronic radiation proctitis with hyperbaric oxygen in patients with prostate cancer.
Abstract: Kitta, Shinohara, Shirato, Otsuka, Koyanagi, , , , (2000). The treatment of chronic radiation proctitis with hyperbaric oxygen in patients with prostate cancer. BJU international, 2000 Feb;85(3):372-4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10671898
Cervical necrotizing fasciitis of odontogenic origin: a case report and review of 12 cases.
Abstract: This article reviews the demographics, presentation, cause, clinical findings, and treatment of 12 cases of cervical necrotizing fasciitis of odontogenic origin. A retrospective chart review of 12 cases treated between 1987 and 1997 was done. Most cases...
Effect of hyperbaric oxygen on the regeneration of experimental crush injuries of nerves.
Abstract: Hyperbaric oxygen has been successfully used on treatment of acute ischemic injuries involving soft tissues and chronic injuries. In nerve crush injuries, the mechanisms involved are very similar to those found in ischemic injuries. Consequently, it is...
Carcinoma of the cervix and the use of hyperbaric oxygen with radiotherapy: a report of a randomised controlled trial.
Abstract: A randomised controlled trial of hyperbaric oxygen in the radiotherapy of Stage IIb and III carcinoma of cervix was performed between 1971 and 1980. Apart from an abstract giving an interim report in 1977, results have not been published. In a four arm...
Dynamic MR imaging of mandibular osteoradionecrosis.
Abstract: Osteoradionecrotic bone has been characterised as hypovascular and metabolically inactive tissue with impaired perfusion. The present study was conducted to determine if dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging could provide additional information about the...
A multidisciplinary, therapy-based, team approach for efficient and effective wound healing: a retrospective study.
Abstract: This paper presents a 4-year retrospective study (1994 to 1998) of therapy-based treatment outcomes for chronic wounds of all stages and most common etiologies. Treatment in this study consists of outpatient wound treatments given by trained therapists and...