Systematic review of the effects of topical oxygen therapy on wound healing.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Various adjunct therapies are available for wound healing in addition to standard care. Topical oxygen therapy (TCOT) is one such novel therapy. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the role of TCOT in the healing of cutaneous wounds of any etiology.

Methods

The review was conducted on articles related to wounds treated with TCOT identified through PubMed, MEDLINE/OVID, Cochrane, and Google Scholar. We included randomized controlled trials, double-arm prospective studies, single-arm prospective studies, case-control series, and case reports published on or after 2012. Only articles addressing TCOT were included; other forms of oxygen delivery were excluded. We aimed to evaluate the proportion of wounds completely healed, the percent decre

SUBMITTER: Nagarsheth K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11737428 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature