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HBO Therapy and Organ Transplants

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The effectiveness of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) in ameliorating ischemia-reperfusion, modulating immune function, decreasing edema and inflammation, and improving tissue oxygenation is well-known. The use of HBO in enhancing the viability of stored organs and improving the post-transplant functionality of organs has been studied. The use of HBO has been shown to improve outcomes in vitro and in animal models. Case reports of HBO in human organ transplant have had positive outcomes. Further clinical trials are warranted, but the benign nature of the therapy argues for inclusion of HBO in transplant protocols.

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Wyatt, H.A. (2017). HBO Therapy and Organ Transplants. In: Textbook of Hyperbaric Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-47140-2_39

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