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Nephrology
Dermatology
Vascular Surgery

Background:

Calciphylaxis is a rare, severe complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD).
It has a high mortality rate and causes significant pain and tissue damage.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is a potential treatment modality.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a case of calciphylaxis successfully treated with a multidisciplinary approach including HBOT.
To highlight the potential benefits of early recognition and comprehensive management.

Main Methods:

A case presentation of a male patient with calciphylaxis.
Treatment involved a multidisciplinary team addressing wound care, pain management, dialysis, and specific therapies like sodium thiosulphate, vitamin K2, and HBOT.
The patient received 93 sessions of HBOT.

Main Results:

The patient survived calciphylaxis and achieved wound healing after five months of hospitalization.
The multidisciplinary treatment, including extensive HBOT, was crucial for recovery.

Conclusions:

Calciphylaxis requires prompt recognition and a multidisciplinary treatment strategy.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy may improve outcomes and increase survival rates in patients with calciphylaxis.