What Researchers Did
Researchers reviewed the application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) for problem wounds in plastic-reconstructive head and neck surgery, presenting three illustrative cases.
What They Found
In all three presented cases of problematic wound healing in head and neck plastic surgery, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBO) was applied. This application led to very satisfying wound healing outcomes in 100% of the cases, suggesting HBO is effective and helpful.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it was not conducted in Canada nor involved Canadian participants.
Study Limitations
The primary limitation of this review is its reliance on only three case studies, which limits the generalizability of the findings.