What Researchers Did
Researchers described the successful treatment of 4 patients with Raynaud's phenomenon associated with systemic sclerosis, 3 of whom had ischaemic ulcers, using hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
What They Found
All 4 patients with Raynaud's phenomenon associated with systemic sclerosis, including 3 with ischaemic ulcers, were successfully treated with hyperbaric oxygen. This therapy demonstrated usefulness in treating chronic wounds due to its anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and angiogenic effects.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
A major limitation of this study is its small sample size, describing only 4 patients, which limits the generalizability of the findings.