What Researchers Did
Researchers retrospectively investigated the efficacy of surgery, antibiotics, hyperbaric oxygen, and intensive care in 33 patients with Fournier's gangrene in Finland.
What They Found
Only three out of 33 patients (9%) died during treatment. Hyperbaric oxygen reduced systemic toxicity, prevented the extension of necrotizing infection, and increased demarcation, thereby improving the overall outcome.
Canadian Relevance
This study was conducted in Finland and has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a retrospective study, it is limited by its design, potential for selection bias, and lack of a control group.