What Researchers Did
Researchers prospectively treated 5 patients with significant therapeutic radiation-induced soft tissue injuries with preoperative hyperbaric oxygen therapy before planned abdominal surgery between February 1993 and May 1997.
What They Found
All 5 patients experienced uneventful hospital courses following their abdominal operations. While 2 patients eventually required an additional procedure, they experienced fewer radiation-related problems after receiving hyperbaric oxygenation.
Canadian Relevance
This study does not explicitly mention any Canadian connection or involvement.
Study Limitations
A significant limitation of this study is its very small sample size of only 5 patients, which limits the generalizability of the findings.