Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in diabetic foot.
Auteur(s)
Doctor N, Pandya S, Supe A.
Jaartal
1992
Tijdschrift
J Postgrad Med. 1992 Jul-Sep;38(3):112-4, 111.
Type publicatie
Onderzoek
Onderzoek
prospective controlled study
Aantal
30
Selectiecriteria
diabetics with chronic foot lesions
Methode
Patients were randomised to study group (conventional management and 4 sessions of hyperbaric oxygen therapy) and control group (conventional management). The patients were assessed for average hospital stay, control of infection and wound healing.
Resultaat
The control of infection spread was quicker. Positive cultures decreased from initial 19 to 3 in study group as against from 16 to 12 in the control group. (p < 0.05). This difference was most pronounced for Escherichia coli. Also, the need for major amputation was significantly less in the study group (n = 2) as against the control group (n = 7) (p < 0.05). The average hospital stay was not affected.
Conclusie
We conclude that hyperbaric oxygen therapy can be safely used and is beneficial as an adjuvant therapy in chronic diabetic foot lesions.
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Indicatie
Diabetisch voetulcus
