Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) for the prevention and treatment of osteoradionecrosis following radiotherapy of head and neck cancer.
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland
Record ID 32007000031
English
Authors' recommendations:
Limited evidence indicates HBOT is effective in preventing osteoradionecrosis associated with tooth extraction.There is a lack of evidence regarding the effect of HBOT on tooth implants and associated osteoradionecrosis.A trial of high quality has shown that HBOT alone is not effective in treating osteoradionecrosis of the mandible (jaw bone) compared to placebo.Limited evidence suggests HBOT may be effective in promoting the healing of osteoradionecrosis of the mandible following surgical interventions.Differences in treatment protocols may limit the applicability of evidence from the literature to clinical practice.The cost effectiveness of HBOT in the prevention and management of osteoradionecrosis has not been assessed within the UK context.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/files/EN15_HBOT_Revision.pdf
Year Published:
2006
URL for published report:
http://www.nhshealthquality.org/nhsqis/3273.html
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Scotland
MeSH Terms
- Head and Neck Neoplasms
- Hyperbaric Oxygenation
- Osteoradionecrosis
- Radiotherapy
Contact
Organisation Name:
Quality Improvement Scotland
Contact Address:
Delta House, 50 West Nile Street Glasgow G1 2NP Scotland United Kingdom Tel: +44 141 225 6988; Fax: +44 141 221 3262
Contact Name:
shtg.hcis@nhs.net
Contact Email:
shtg.hcis@nhs.net
Copyright:
NHS Quality Improvement Scotland (NHS QIS)
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