Title of article :
Chest wall radionecrosis and hyperbaric oxygen therapy
Author/Authors :
Cihan, Yasemin Benderli Kayseri Education and Research Hospital - Department of Radiation Oncology, Turkey , Yildiz, Senol Gulhane Military Medical Academy Haydarpasa Teaching Hospital, Turkey , Yilmaz, Mehmet Sina Kayseri Education and Research Hospital - Department of Radiology, Turkey
Abstract :
Chest wall radionecrosis is one of the rare complications of radiotherapy. In this case report, the results that were obtained with hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) in a patient with chest wall radiation necrosis refractory to the conventional treatment method are reported. It was seen that HBOT could be used for chest wall radionecrosis as a safe and effective treatment method.
Keywords :
Radionecrosis , Hyperbaric oxygen therapy , Breast cancer
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
