What Researchers Did
Researchers described the case of a 32-year-old woman with chronic refractory sternal osteomyelitis successfully treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
What They Found
A single 32-year-old woman with chronic refractory osteomyelitis of the sternum, following multiple surgical procedures, was successfully treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Her complex condition, which included a sternotomy with underlying colonic interposition, resolved with this intervention.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
The primary limitation of this study is its design as a single case report, which limits the generalizability of its findings to a broader patient population.