What Researchers Did
Researchers reported on an 84-year-old woman whose exposed mandibular plate after reconstruction successfully healed with combination therapy using vacuum-assisted closure and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
What They Found
They found that an 84-year-old woman with an exposed mandibular plate after reconstruction achieved complete wound healing with conservative combination therapy. This involved vacuum-assisted closure therapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy, with Adapt Barrier Rings effectively maintaining stable negative pressure.
Canadian Relevance
There is no direct Canadian connection for this specific case report.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings of this study have limited generalizability to a broader patient population.