Hyperbaric oxygen: value in management of nonhealing saphenectomy wounds.

Horowitz, M D; Portogues, C G; Matos, L A; McGowan, R W · Ann Thorac Surg · 1992

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

The greater saphenous vein is commonly used as a conduit for arterial bypass in both cardiac and peripheral vascular operations. Although saphenectomy wound complications occur infrequently, such problems may be quite serious. We report a case in which hyperbaric oxygen therapy was extremely valuable in the management of a very difficult saphenectomy wound.

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