by Extivita | Sep 5, 2018 | Chronic Wounds, Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections
Abstract: Necrotizing soft tissue infection is a severe life-threatening disease correlated with high mortality. Until now, therapeutic concepts include antimicrobial, intensive care and surgical interventions, as well as the application of hyperbaric oxygenation...
by Extivita | Sep 2, 2017 | Central Retinal Artery Occlusion (CRAO)
Abstract: Acute retinal artery occlusion (ARAO) is a major cause of sudden, painless visual loss, often leaving no useful vision in the affected eye. Its incidence is cited at 0.85 per 100,000 persons per year but may be higher because of under-reporting. The natural...
by Extivita | Apr 28, 2017 | Diabetic Foot Ulcers
Abstract: Worldwide, diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) continue to exact a major burden on patients and health care providers. Although hyperbaric oxygen therapy is well-known as an adjunct option, less is known about the efficacy of transdermal continuous oxygen therapy...
by Extivita | Jan 13, 2017 | Cancer
Abstract: Patients with central airway obstruction (CAO) may need endobronchial intervention to relieve their symptoms. This report is on a single-center experience of using interventional bronchoscopy in terms of complications and survival. This retrospective study...
by Extivita | Dec 18, 2016 | Necrotizing Fasciitis
Abstract: Severe necrotising soft tissue infections (NSTI) are rare life threatening rapidly progressing bacterial infections requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment. The aim of the study was to explore the experience of family caregivers of patients with...
