Beneficial Effect of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy on an Open Abdominal Laparostomy Wound

ConclusionThe application of HBOT for cases of burst abdomen has not been previously documented. This is the first report of its beneficial effect in a single case with an extensive open laparostomy wound. Further studies need to be conducted in order to confirm the therapeutic effect of HBOT on open abdominal wounds.
Source: Hellenic Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research