Korean J Dermatol.  1974 Mar;12(1):33-36.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Systemic Scleroderma

• Chun WB
• Kim ST
• Seong HS
• Chong TA

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.

MeSH Terms

Atmosphere
Hyperbaric Oxygenation*
Joints
Scleroderma, Systemic*
Skin
Ulcer