What Researchers Did
Researchers described the case of an immunosuppressed 64-year-old man with a severe fungal infection of the skull base and orbit.
What They Found
They reported on a 64-year-old man with a severe fungal infection (invasive aspergillosis) that started in his sinuses and spread to his eye socket and brain. Despite surgery, antifungal and antibiotic treatments, and an attempt at hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) based on recommendations for cerebral abscess, the patient died 3 weeks after surgery due to a carotid dissection.
Canadian Relevance
No direct Canadian connection identified.
Study Limitations
This report details only one patient's experience, meaning its findings cannot be applied to a wider population, and the patient's death prevents any conclusions about the effectiveness of HBOT in this specific context.