Effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy on tense repair of the peripheral nerves
UNDERSEA AND HYPERBARIC MEDICINE, vol.38, no.5, pp.367-373, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 38 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2011
- Journal Name: UNDERSEA AND HYPERBARIC MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.367-373
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background: After a peripheral nerve cut, tense repair of a nerve compromises circulation of the nerve at the injury site, making the site hypoxic. Hyperbaric oxygen might increase tissue oxygenation and therefore diminish the effects of injury. We investigated whether hyperbaric oxygen treatment affects peripheral nerve healing when repaired nerves are under tension.