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Facial Plast Surg 2020; 36(06): 753-759
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1717095
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The Role of Hyperbaric Oxygen in Head and Neck Reconstruction and Facial Cosmetic Surgery

Akina Tamaki
1   Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
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Dustin A. Silverman
1   Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
,
Enver Ozer
1   Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio
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Abstract

Hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) is a treatment modality with the primary mechanism of therapy being the delivery of oxygen to hypoxic tissues. A review of HBO applications in the field of head and neck reconstruction and facial cosmetic surgery is provided. HBO can be useful in the management of radiation sequelae and treatment of compromised flaps and grafts. It may also have application in tissue compromise following cosmetic surgery and dermal fillers. We provide evidence from the available literature as well as highlight our experience in using HBO in head and neck reconstruction.

Keywords

hyperbaric oxygen - head and neck reconstruction - facial cosmetic surgery - radiation - graft - flap


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Article published online:
24 December 2020

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