scholarly journals Inflammatory seborrheic keratosis resolution after hyperbaric oxygen therapy: Case presentation and pathophysiology review

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Karin Elman-Shina ◽  
Monica Elman ◽  
Shai Efrati
Keyword(s):  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Complete Resolution ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Physiological Effects ◽  
Seborrheic Keratosis ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
First Case ◽  
Slow Progression ◽  
History Of

Seborrheic keratosis (SK) is a common epidermal tumor, consisting of a benign proliferation of immature keratinocytes. The natural history of SK is a slow progression over time and complete remission is not expected. The article presents the first case of a complete resolution of a large (2.5 cm diameter) SK lesion after hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT). In addition to the case presentation, the pathophysiology of SK and the potential beneficial physiological effects of HBOT are reviewed and discussed.

scholarly journals The History of Carbon Monoxide Intoxication

Medicina ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 57 (5) ◽  
pp. 400
Author(s):  
Ioannis-Fivos Megas ◽  
Justus P. Beier ◽  
Gerrit Grieb
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Diagnosis And Treatment ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Intoxication ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Middle Ages

Intoxication with carbon monoxide in organisms needing oxygen has probably existed on Earth as long as fire and its smoke. What was observed in antiquity and the Middle Ages, and usually ended fatally, was first successfully treated in the last century. Since then, diagnostics and treatments have undergone exciting developments, in particular specific treatments such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy. In this review, different historic aspects of the etiology, diagnosis and treatment of carbon monoxide intoxication are described and discussed.

scholarly journals Successful Treatment of Lower Limb Complex Regional Pain Syndrome following Three Weeks of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rita Katznelson ◽  
Shira C. Segal ◽  
Hance Clarke
Keyword(s):  
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Lower Limb ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Skin Color ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Pain Syndrome ◽  
Animal Pain ◽  
History Of ◽  
One Year

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a treatment that delivers 100% oxygen at increased atmospheric pressures. The efficacy of HBOT for treating pain has been described in various animal pain models and may have clinical efficacy in the treatment of human chronic pain syndromes. We present our experience with posttraumatic Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) type 2 in a patient who underwent 15 sessions of HBOT. A 41-year-old male with one-year history of CRPS of left foot followed by left ankle fracture demonstrated less pain, decreased swelling, less allodynia, and improvement in skin color and range of motion of the lower limb after 3 weeks of HBOT. Patient was back to work for the first time in over a year. HBOT may be considered as a valuable therapeutic tool in the treatment of long-standing CRPS.

scholarly journals HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE HYPERBARIC OXYGENATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 3772-3777
Author(s):  
Krasimira Tsankova ◽  
◽  
Mila Dimitrova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Historical Development ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygenation ◽  
The Past ◽  
History Of ◽  
Hyperbaric Medicine ◽  
Physical Laws ◽  
Based Medicine

Background: Hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO) is a treatment in which a patient breathes near 100% oxygen within a chamber at a pressure greater than one atmosphere absolute (ATA). The development of hyperbaric medicine is continuous and associated with the history of underwater activities, the development of physical laws and physiological mechanisms of breathing. Purpose: The aim of this article is to present the development of hyperbaric oxygenation internationally and nationally. Materials and Methods: We have conducted a literature review of the published works on hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) during the last 100 years. Our survey includes scientific reports and books in English and Bulgarian. Results: Three main periods of the historical development of HBOT can be defined. In the past, HBO did not have much scientific support but is extensively used in the field of medicine. We observed an increase in scientific interest in HBO during the last two decades both in our country and worldwide. The majority of the reviewed articles contained information about different aspects of HBO as clinical uses, effects, risks. HBOT has been used as a primary and adjuvant treatment for a variety of diseases for nearly 50 years in Bulgaria. The main areas of application and researches of hyperbaric oxygen therapy include diving diseases, intoxications, traumatic injuries, soft tissue infections, diabetic foot, hearing loss, some neurological disorders, etc. Conclusion: Over the past decades, hyperbaric oxygen therapy has grown rapidly worldwide in accordance with evidence-based medicine methods, and future developments to expand the knowledge are perspective.

scholarly journals Severe hemoptysis in post-tuberculosis bronchiectasis precipitated by SARS-CoV-2 infection

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Julien Lopinto ◽  
Marion Teulier ◽  
Audrey Milon ◽  
Guillaume Voiriot ◽  
Muriel Fartoukh
Keyword(s):  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Lower Lobe ◽  
High Flow ◽  
Distal Embolization ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
First Case ◽  
High Flow Oxygen ◽  
Chronic Pulmonary Diseases ◽  
History Of ◽  
Multi Detector Computed Tomography

Abstract Background Since the beginning of SARS-CoV-2 outbreak in China, severe acute respiratory syndrome has been widely descripted. Hemoptysis has rarely been observed in SARS-CoV-2 infection. We report here a case of severe hemoptysis in post-tuberculosis bronchiectasis precipitated by SARS-CoV-2 infection and managed in a referral center. Case presentation A 58-year-old man was admitted to our intensive care unit for severe hemoptysis with history of post-tuberculosis bronchiectasis. At ICU admission the patient had fever and severe acute respiratory failure requiring high flow oxygen therapy. Respiratory tract sampling was positive for SARS-CoV-2. Multi-detector computed tomography angiography pointed out localized bronchiectasis on the left lower lobe and enlarged left bronchial and phrenic arteries; bronchial arteriography with distal embolization was performed with favorable outcome and no bleeding recurrence. Conclusions To our knowledge, this is the first case of acute exacerbation of bronchiectasis related to SARS-CoV-2 infection and complicated by severe hemoptysis. Whether the virus may play a role in the dysregulation of airway haemostasis, and contribute to episodes of hemoptysis in patients with chronic pulmonary diseases and predisposing factors might be investigated.

scholarly journals The Use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Ear Reconstruction: A Case Series

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-98
Author(s):  
Marcella Tirza Tulong ◽  
Mendy Hatibie Oley ◽  
Maximillian Christian Oley ◽  
Ali Sundoro ◽  
Muhammad Faruk
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Traumatic Injury ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Ear Reconstruction ◽  
Hyperbaric Treatment ◽  
First Case ◽  
The Right

Introduction: The unique anatomy of the ear makes the reconstruction more challenging. Microtia and auricula hematomas are deformities or defects that can occur in the ear. Treating traumatic injury and congenital malformations of the ears needs some technique and expertise. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is an additional therapy that makes a significant contribution and is effective in wound healing. Case Series: In our first case, a 52-year-old man presented with a traumatic right cauliflower ear due to a traffic accident two weeks before hospital admission. The second case involves a boy 14-year-old who has a Microtia in the right ear with total ear construction performed using autologous costochondral cartilage techniques in a two-stage. Results: Both cases following hyperbaric oxygen therapy, yield good results with good scars, no sign of infection nor tissue necrosis Summary: The combination therapy of reconstructive surgery and administration of oxygen therapy gave satisfactory results in both cases. Five sessions of hyperbaric treatment showed promising results. There is no infection, rapid wound healing, and cessation of flap compromise.

scholarly journals Magnitude and Clinical Predictors of Blood Pressure Changes in Patients Undergoing Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: A Retrospective Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (20) ◽  
pp. 7586
Author(s):  
Simone Schiavo ◽  
Carine Djaiani ◽  
Julian DeBacker ◽  
Lisa Albertini ◽  
Daniel Santa Mina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Clinical Predictors ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
Before And After ◽  
History Of ◽  
Pressure Changes

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is widely used to treat several pathologies. The hemodynamic changes during HBOT, particularly the magnitude of arterial blood pressure (ABP) increase, are not completely understood. No clinical predictors for HBOT-induced ABP increase have been described. The purpose of this study was to quantify ABP changes in patients undergoing HBOT and to examine their predictors. This retrospective longitudinal cohort study examined 3291 elective HBOT sessions. Non-invasive ABP was recorded before and after each session. The primary outcome was to quantify the HBOT-induced ABP rise. The secondary outcome was to determine the ABP-rise predictors among demographic and clinical variables. Overall, ABP increased significantly after HBOT; this finding was more evident in the hypertensive subgroup compared to the normotensive one (+6 vs. +16.2 mmHg). Clinical predictors of significant post-HBOT ABP change were history of hypertension and pre-session baseline ABP classification. This study demonstrates an absolute HBOT-induced ABP rise. This change is clinically relevant in patients with history of hypertension. A higher baseline ABP seems a risk factor for clinically relevant ABP change. Pre-session ABP should be used clinically as an indicator for strict ABP monitoring during HBOT; future studies are recommended to explore the ABP optimization before starting an HBO treatment.

Treatment of abdominal granuloma and hypercalcaemia caused by Cladophialophora bantiana with combination antifungal chemotherapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy in a dog

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. e000993
Author(s):  
Mary Lester ◽  
Stuart Walton ◽  
Federico Vilaplana Grosso ◽  
Justin Shmalberg
Keyword(s):  
Hyperbaric Oxygen ◽  
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Oxygen Therapy ◽  
Abdominal Mass ◽  
Initial Therapy ◽  
Intact Male ◽  
Tissue Mass ◽  
History Of ◽  
Diagnosis Therapy ◽  
Thoracic And Abdominal

A 5-year-old intact male Boxer was evaluated for a 4-month history of ventral abdominal mass with fistulous tracts. Thoracic and abdominal CT revealed a large soft-tissue mass in the rectus abdominis muscle extending into the peritoneal cavity. Cytologic and histologic findings were consistent with an intra-abdominal fungal granuloma with pigmented fungal hyphae suggestive of phaeohyphomycosis. PCR of the isolated fungal organism confirmed Cladophialophora bantiana as the aetiologic agent. Initial therapy consisted of oral terbutaline and itraconazole and weekly to biweekly hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Intralesional amphotericin B was initiated following diagnosis. Therapy was associated with transient draining tract resolution though the mass remained overall static in size. Hypercalcaemia with associated increased serum calcitriol developed with progressive disease, which resolved in response to low-dose steroid therapy and a calcium-restricted and vitamin D-restricted diet. The dog was euthanised 13 months after initial presentation following the development of acute weakness, fever and dyspnoea.

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