Clinical Study Clinics in plastic surgery 1993

Hyperbaric oxygen's effect on radiation necrosis.

Kindwall EP — Clinics in plastic surgery, 1993

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Summary

What Researchers Did

This article discussed the techniques and effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in managing radiation necrosis.

What They Found

The article highlighted the significant knowledge gained regarding the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on the healing process. It emphasized the importance for surgeons to properly use and appropriately time surgical intervention with this treatment for radiation necrosis.

Canadian Relevance

This study does not have a direct Canadian connection.

Study Limitations

A limitation of this article is its nature as a discussion rather than a presentation of new primary research with specific patient outcomes or comparative data.

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Study Details

Study Type	Clinical Study
Category	Radiation Injury
Source	Pubmed
PubMed ID	8324986
Year Published	1993
Journal	Clinics in plastic surgery
MeSH Terms	Adolescent; Aged; Female; Humans; Hyperbaric Oxygenation; Male; Necrosis; Osteoradionecrosis; Radiation Injuries

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