Naslov
A leukocytoclastic vasculitis successfully treated with hyperbaric oxygen : Case report

Autori
Takač, Ines ; Kvolik, Slavica ; Ivić, Dubravka ; Čandrlić, Jasenka

Izvornik
Medicinski glasnik Ljekarske komore Zeničko-dobojskog kantona (1840-0132) 6 (2009), 1; 138-140

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, članak, stručni

Ključne riječi
hyperbaric oxygenation; leukocytoclastic vasculitis; cryoglobulinemia; leg ulcers; limb ischemia

Sažetak
A case of a 27-year old female suffering from non-healing, recurrent, painfululcers on her left lower leg, affected by minortrauma, and resulting from underlying cutaneousleukocytoclastic allergic vasculitis is presented. After two years of conventional systemic therapy and aggressive topical wound care she was presented to the Division of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. A hyperbaric oxygenation was applied as monotherapy. After 40 sessions a complete regressionof all skin defects was achieved. Several previous good experiences and this successful treatmentencourage us to advocate for the hyperbaric oxygen as a mono or adjuvant therapy for such ahard-to-treat problem.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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