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HBOT - An Effective Option for the Treatment of Chronic Wounds in Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Report Cover

HBOT - An Effective Option for the Treatment of Chronic Wounds in Diabetes Mellitus: A Case Report

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|Mar 2026

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/eabr-2026-0005 | Journal eISSN: 2956-2090 | Journal ISSN: 2956-0454
Language: English
Submitted on: Apr 30, 2025
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Accepted on: Dec 15, 2025
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Published on: Mar 3, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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