Integrating Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Into Multidisciplinary Management Of Diabetic Finger Infection: A Case Report

Mesut Mutluoğlu; Günalp Uzun; Şenol Yıldız

doi:10.58600/eurjther.2009-15-3-1387-arch

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Mesut Mutluoğlu GATA Haydarpaşa Eğitim Hastanesi Sualtı Hekimliği ve Hiperbarik Tıp Servisi
Günalp Uzun GATA Haydarpaşa Eğitim Hastanesi Sualtı Hekimliği ve Hiperbarik Tıp Servisi
Şenol Yıldız GATA Haydarpaşa Eğitim Hastanesi Sualtı Hekimliği ve Hiperbarik Tıp Servisi

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https://doi.org/10.58600/eurjther.2009-15-3-1387-arch

Abstract

Lower extremity wounds are one of the most frequent and serious complications of diabetes mellitus. However hand infections, though rare, are another challenging aspect of the disease. Multi-disciplinary approach has proved efficacy in the treatment of diabetic foot infections. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is one of the adjunctive treatment modalities frequently used in patients with non-healing wounds. The objective of this paper was to report the additive effect of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the management of a finger infection in a diabetic patient.

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