Comparative Efficacy of Silicone Sheets and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in Post-Surgical Scar Prevention: A Prospective Observational Study.

ABSTRACT: Background: Postoperative scarring can significantly impact physical function, aesthetic outcomes, and overall quality of life. Effective scar management is crucial to mitigate these effects. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of silicone sheets (SS) and hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in minimizing postoperative scar formation and improving wound healing outcomes. Methods: A total of 40 patients with clean, non-infected linear postoperative wounds were enrolled in a 12-week prospective observational study. Participants were randomly assigned to either the HBOT or SS group. The HBOT group underwent seven sessions of HBOT starting 4 weeks postoperatively, while the SS group applied silicone sheets to the wound from 4 to 12 weeks postoperatively. Scar outcomes were evalu

SUBMITTER: Chen PC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11866543 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature