What Researchers Did
Researchers studied five patients who received hyperbaric oxygen therapy after surgery for basal cell carcinoma.
What They Found
All five patients showed significant improvement in wound healing after receiving eight adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy sessions following surgery for basal cell carcinoma. The study indicated that HBOT helped increase wound healing and prevent complications after BCC surgery.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
As a case series involving only five patients, this study has a small sample size and lacks a control group, limiting the generalizability of its findings.