What Researchers Did
Researchers investigated the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in a patient with zygomatic bone osteomyelitis to preserve the bone and promote revascularization.
What They Found
After 30 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, CT scans revealed partial reconstitution of cortical bone and minimal residual sequestra. This allowed the patient to undergo conservative sequestrectomy instead of extensive surgery.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
For Canadian patients with zygomatic bone osteomyelitis, hyperbaric oxygen therapy may offer a less invasive treatment option. This approach could potentially help preserve facial bone structure and reduce the need for extensive reconstructive surgery.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings of this study cannot be generalized to a larger patient population.