What Researchers Did
Researchers at the Mayo Clinic reviewed the medical records of six patients with perianal Crohn's disease who received hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) between 2014 and 2023.
What They Found
Six patients, aged 19 to 60, with perianal Crohn's disease received between 10 and 40 sessions of HBOT. Four of these patients (67%) reported an improvement in their symptoms. However, only one patient showed objective improvement on physical examination or imaging assessment.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
This study was limited by its very small sample size of only six patients and its retrospective design, which can introduce bias.