Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Systemic Scleroderma.
- Author:
Wook Boo CHUN
;
Sun Taek KIM
;
Ho Suk SEONG
;
Tae An CHONG
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Atmosphere;
Hyperbaric Oxygenation*;
Joints;
Scleroderma, Systemic*;
Skin;
Ulcer
- From:Korean Journal of Dermatology
1974;12(1):33-36
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In one case of advanced systemic scleroderma hyperbaric oxygen therapy was performed. The treatrnent were given in an one-man pressure chamber (made in Korea) at a pressure of 2. 5 atmospheres absolute pressure (AT.A). The pressure was increased in 5-7 minutes, kept constant for 1.5 hours and lowered in 5--7 minutes. After 16 weeks of the treatment, regression of the skin contraction was achieved, together with improved mobility of the joints and healing of ulceration.
