What Researchers Did
Researchers conducted a systematic review following PRISMA guidelines to evaluate the effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for radiation-induced skin necrosis.
What They Found
They identified eight articles, comprising one observational cohort, five case series, and two case reports. These articles described symptom changes and altered wound healing of radiation-induced skin necrosis after hyperbaric oxygen therapy, showing promising outcomes.
What This Means for Canadian Patients
Canadian patients experiencing radiation-induced skin necrosis may find hyperbaric oxygen therapy to be a safe intervention with promising outcomes. However, more extensive research is required to establish it as a standard treatment option.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
The review was limited by the small number of identified studies, which primarily consisted of lower-level evidence such as case series and case reports.