What Researchers Did
Researchers retrospectively examined how hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) affected postoperative ischemic bronchitis (POIB) in patients who had undergone lung cancer surgery.
What They Found
The study identified 7 male patients, median age 65, who received HBOT for POIB after lung cancer surgery. HBOT involved daily 60-minute sessions at 2.0 absolute atmospheres with 100% oxygen for a median of 7 days. POIB resolved in 5 of these patients, while it worsened in 2, requiring additional surgery.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
This study was limited by its retrospective design and the very small number of patients included.