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Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for the treatment of radiation-induced sequelae in children: The University of Pennsylvania experience

✍ Scribed by Hani L. Ashamalla; Stephen R. Thom; Joel W. Goldwein

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
Year: 1996
Tongue: English
Weight: 539 KB
Volume: 77
Category: Article
ISSN: 0008-543X
DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19960601)77:11<2407::aid-cncr33>3.0.co;2-z

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✦ Synopsis

BACKGROUND.

The role of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) therapy in the treatment of radiation-related sequelae in adults is well known. In contrast, its role in the management of radiation-related sequelae in children has not been well studied. In an effort to define its value better, the authors reviewed the University of Pennsylvania experience and hereby report the results of their analysis. METHODS. Between 1989 and 1994, ten patients who underwent radiation therapy for cancer as children were referred for HBO therapy. Six patients underwent HBO therapy

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