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Clinical Study The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology 1992

Hyperbaric oxygen and Mohs micrographic surgery in the treatment of osteoradionecrosis and recurrent cutaneous carcinoma.

Laman SD, Whitaker DC, Hoffman HH, Jebson P — The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology, 1992

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Summary

What Researchers Did

The researchers presented a case report detailing the use of Mohs micrographic surgery, reconstructive surgery, and hyperbaric oxygen therapy for recurrent basal cell carcinoma complicated by osteoradionecrosis.

What They Found

The authors presented a case demonstrating a combined approach for recurrent basal cell carcinoma complicated by osteoradionecrosis. This involved augmenting Mohs micrographic surgery and reconstructive surgery with pre- and post-operative hyperbaric oxygen therapy, illustrating a potential strategy for managing such complex conditions.

Canadian Relevance

This study has no direct Canadian connection.

Study Limitations

As a single case report, the findings are not generalizable to a broader patient population and lack comparative data.

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Study Details

Study Type Clinical Study
Category Radiation Injury
Source Pubmed
PubMed ID 1624631
Year Published 1992
Journal The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology
MeSH Terms Basal Cell Carcinoma; Combined Modality Therapy; Female; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Middle Aged; Mohs Surgery; Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; Osteoradionecrosis; Patient Care Planning; Postoperative Care; Preoperative Care; Radiotherapy Dosage; Scalp; Skin Neoplasms

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