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ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2026

Adjunctive hyperbaric oxygen therapy for chronic burn injuries complicated by MRSA and multidrug-resistant infections: a case report.

Mendy Hatibie Oley, Maximillian Christian Oley, Christian Theodorus Hendra Kawengian, Vania Sukarno, Muhammad Faruk

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Mendy Hatibie OleyReconstructive & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Division, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Sam Ratulangi University, Manado, Indonesia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2750-5917
Maximillian Christian OleyHyperbaric Center Unit, Siloam Hospital, Manado, Indonesia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8317-0790
Christian Theodorus Hendra KawengianHyperbaric Center Unit, Siloam Hospital, Manado, Indonesia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6488-5616
Vania SukarnoHyperbaric Center Unit, Siloam Hospital, Manado, Indonesia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-6780-7115
Muhammad FarukDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Hasanuddin University, Makassar, Indonesia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7079-4585

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Introduction and importance: Burn injuries are frequently complicated by multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms and methicillin-resistant Case presentation: A 43-year-old male sustained lava-related burns involving 15% of total body surface area, affecting the lower back and bilateral lower extremities. Initial management included antibiotics and surgical debridement; however, persistent MDR infection developed, including MRSA and extensively drug-resistant Clinical discussion: HBOT likely contributed to enhanced wound healing through increased tissue oxygenation, promotion of granulation, neutrophil activation, and disruption of bacterial biofilms. The combined approach of HBOT, repeated debridement, targeted antibiotics, pain management, and rehabilitation facilitated near-complete epithelialization (~90%) and functional recovery. Safety was ensured through rigorous monitoring, with no adverse events reported. Conclusion: Adjunctive HBOT may enhance infection control and accelerate healing in chronic burn injuries complicated by MDR organisms. Early integration with surgical and antimicrobial management should be considered in complex, non-healing burns, particularly when conventional therapy is insufficient.

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burn injurycase reporthyperbaric oxygen therapymethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusmultidrug-resistant

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