What Researchers Did
Researchers reported on a 49-year-old man with severe hidradenitis suppurativa who underwent wide surgical removal of affected areas, followed by perioperative hyperbaric oxygen therapy and reconstructive skin grafting.
What They Found
The patient, who had Hurley III hidradenitis suppurativa, experienced excellent graft integration and significant improvement in local inflammation, pain, and functional status after the multimodal treatment. He was discharged ambulating and resumed daily activities without significant limitations, showing satisfactory healing and functional recovery.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, these findings cannot be generalized to a larger patient population or prove the effectiveness of HBOT for all patients with hidradenitis suppurativa.