Objective: To perform a general literature review of dysbaric osteonecrosis (DON) to
describe its pathophysiology, prevalence in scuba divers, prognosis, and treatment options …

Aim: Dysbaric osteonecrosis (DON) continues to be a significant occupational hazard that
has significant medical and social consequences for professional divers. This review aims to …

Abstract (Gempp E, Blatteau JE, Simon O, Stephant E. Musculoskeletal decompression
sickness and risk of dysbaric osteonecrosis in recreational divers. Diving and Hyperbaric …

Erdem I, Yildiz S, Uzun G, Sonmez G, Senol MG, Mutluoglu M, Mutlu H, Oner B. Cerebral
white-matter lesions in asymptomatic military divers. Aviat Space Environ Med 2009; 80: 2 …

Marine and freshwater scientists are potentially exposed to a wide variety of occupational
hazards. Depending on the focus of their research, risks may include animal attacks …

Background Diving operations are technically complex, and the underwater environment
poses a high risk of fatal or near miss accidents. Furthermore, long-term effects of diving on …

Background: The aim of the present study was to compare diving exposure and health
effects in different areas of professional diving. Materials and methods: The Norwegian …

Introduction: It is important for professional divers and candidates to be medically and
physically fit to undertake their underwater work safely. This study aimed to review the …

• Background: Dysbaric Illness (DI)–or decompression illness (DCI) 1 represents a broad
range of complex bubble-related pathophysiological conditions associated with …

Sudden decompression can result in bubble formation as the result of nitrogen gas (N< sub>
2) dissolved in tissue during disabled submarine escape (DISSUB). This may cause …