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  • Plastic Surgery
  • Radiotherapy Research

Background:

  • Implant-based breast reconstruction complications like capsular contracture are often exacerbated by adjuvant radiotherapy.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBOT) is recognized for its role in managing radiation-induced tissue damage and promoting wound healing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of HBOT in mitigating capsular contracture and skin damage following implant placement and irradiation.
  • To compare the effects of HBOT administered before versus after irradiation on implant capsules and surrounding tissues.

Main Methods:

  • Wistar rats received dorsal implants, followed by a single 17-Gy irradiation dose.
  • Group I received HBOT before irradiation; Group II received HBOT after irradiation; a control group received no HBOT.
  • Capsular thickness and histopathological changes were assessed six weeks post-irradiation.

Main Results:

  • Histopathological analysis revealed radiation-induced changes in the control group.
  • These changes were less pronounced in the group treated with HBOT before irradiation (Group I) and nearly absent in the group treated after irradiation (Group II).
  • Capsular thickness was significantly lower in the post-irradiation HBOT group (Group II) compared to the control group.

Conclusions:

  • Administering HBOT after irradiation significantly reduces implant capsule formation.
  • HBOT is an effective strategy for minimizing tissue damage associated with radiodermatitis in implant recipients.
  • These findings support the use of post-irradiation HBOT to improve outcomes in reconstructive surgery.