I had surgery May 13th for jaw reconstruction and flap. Not a complete failure but will need 2nd surgery to close fistula. The incision on my neck did not heal. It looks like a thick piece of leather that has been split down the center and is now folding outward like the petals on a flower. I have asked both the ENT and the PS about HBOT and they say I am not a candidate because of the risk of recurrence associated with HBOT. From all the literature I have been able to find it appears the risk is low for a recurrence resulting from HBOT. I'd appreciate some feedback on this as I really think I want to press for treatment before any more surgery. The PS wants to see me next week and tentatively scheduling surgery for the 13th.
Thanks,
Pat

Pat - 62 yr. old -DX 8/29/09 SCC stage III floor of mouth
Lower teeth& bone removed
Port& Peg
Cisplatin x3; Rad 35 - ended 12/21/09
Fox Chase 2nd opinion-mandibulectomy; tracheotomy; left neck dissection; jaw reconstruction 5/13/10; flap failed;new flap 7/13/10; lipo January 2011