[Hyperbaric oxygenation--a method that improves the quality of life for cancer patients in the process of surgical and combined therapy]

Vopr Onkol. 1996;42(5):90-2.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The feasibility and advantages of application of hyperbaric oxygenation (HBO)-assisted polychemotherapy have been demonstrated. A procedure for treatment of lymphorrhea following breast surgery has been developed. The therapeutic effect of HBO procedures in postoperative cases of enteroparesis, wound infection and posthemorrhagic anemia has been demonstrated.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / adverse effects
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Humans
  • Hyperbaric Oxygenation*
  • Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Neoplasms / surgery
  • Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Quality of Life