Osteoradionecrosis (ORN) is a severe delayed radiation-induced injury that can occur in patients whom have been subjected to radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. Hyperbaric oxygen treatment (HBO) is one treatment option. In Sweden it is used in some locations in combination to standard treatment which includes for example antibiotics, pain medication and surgery. There is still not sufficient evidence that this treatment is effective in this group of patients. The primary aim of this study will be to evaluate HBO as a treatment for osteoradionecrosis in terms of slowing the progression of the disease, or at the best, cure the disease.
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Timeframe: 1-4 years