The Role of HBOT in Curing the Radiation-Related Complications After Radiotherapy

Radiation therapy is a frequent treatment with various applications in different types of cancer. However, it's associated with an increased risk of late consequences, including pain, fibrosis, RHC, hypoxia, and ischemia, which can reduce quality of life (QOL) as an important indicator in long-term cancer treatments. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is an FDA-approved treatment for late radiation injury that boosts oxygen delivery to damaged tissue ۱۰-۱۴ times the standard quantity, which induces angiogenesis and regeneration of the irradiated tissue. This review was acquired by searching the databases of PubMed, Mdpi, Science Direct, and Researchgate, and it sheds light on HBOT's potential. For eligible patients, HBOT offers a valuable, low-risk, effective treatment despite obstacles including cost and availability.

کلیدواژه ها:

RHC ، Hypoxia ، Pain ، Ischemia ، QOL