BACKGROUND: Magnetic resonanse imaging (MRI) frequently reveals asymptomatic cerebral infarctions in the general population. HYPOTHESIS: The central nervous system (CNS) of divers is affected by a hyperbaric environment even if they are asymptomatic. METHODS: We examined 25 uniformed service divers by MRI and compared them with normal controls. RESULTS: Of 25 divers, 9 had CNS lesions vs. 2 of 25 controls (p = 0.02). There was a significant relationship between the CNS lesions, age, and smoking. CONCLUSION: The divers had a risk of accumulating CNS lesions. These results suggested that divers should undergo periodic medical evaluations and MRI brain scanning.
BACKGROUND: Magnetic resonanse imaging (MRI) frequently reveals asymptomatic cerebral infarctions in the general population. HYPOTHESIS: The central nervous system (CNS) of divers is affected by a hyperbaric environment even if they are asymptomatic. METHODS: We examined 25 uniformed service divers by MRI and compared them with normal controls. RESULTS: Of 25 divers, 9 had CNS lesions vs. 2 of 25 controls (p = 0.02). There was a significant relationship between the CNS lesions, age, and smoking. CONCLUSION: The divers had a risk of accumulating CNS lesions. These results suggested that divers should undergo periodic medical evaluations and MRI brain scanning.
Authors: D O Slosman; S De Ribaupierre; C Chicherio; C Ludwig; M-L Montandon; M Allaoua; L Genton; C Pichard; A Grousset; E Mayer; J-M Annoni; A De Ribaupierre Journal: Br J Sports Med Date: 2004-04 Impact factor: 13.800
Authors: J Kamtchum Tatuene; R Pignel; P Pollak; K O Lovblad; A Kleinschmidt; M I Vargas Journal: AJNR Am J Neuroradiol Date: 2014-06-12 Impact factor: 3.825