Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in the Treatment of Ischaemic Lower Extremity Ulcers in Patients with Diabetes: Results of the Damocles Multicentre Randomised Clinical Trial

Introduction - Conflicting evidence exists on the effects of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in the treatment of chronic ischaemic leg ulcers. The aim of this multicentre trial was to investigate whether HBOT, as an adjunct to revascularisation and standard wound care, can improve wound healing and reduce major amputation rates in patients with diabetes and ischaemic lower extremity ulcers.

Source: European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery - November 30, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Katrien Santema, Mark Koelemay, Dink Legemate, Dirk Ubbink Source Type: research