HBOT News & Research
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is increasingly appearing in the news and new research as a treatment for a variety of conditions involving inflammation. Use the search or select an article below to keep up to date on the most recent HBOT News.
Recent Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) News
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Haemodynamic modifications after unilateral subarachnoid anaesthesia evaluated with transthoracic echocardiography.
Abstract: The aim of the study is the evaluation through transthoracic echocardiography of the haemodynamic modifications due to unilateral subarachnoid anaesthesia with bupivacaine 0.5% given for orthopaedic surgery. In this prospective study, at...
Dermal excisional wound healing in pigs following treatment with topically applied pure oxygen.
Abstract: Hypoxia, caused by disrupted vasculature and peripheral vasculopathies, is a key factor that limits dermal wound healing. Factors that can increase oxygen delivery to the regional tissue, such as supplemental oxygen, warmth, and...
[Comparison of radical retropubic prostatectomy under combined lumbar spinal and epidural anesthesia with that under combined general and epidural anesthesia].
Abstract: To evaluate the efficacy of combined lumbar spinal and epidural (CLSE) anesthesia in retropubic radical prostatectomy. Twenty consecutive patients who underwent radical retropubic prostatectomy by a single surgeon (H.K.) under CLSE...