# Angers University Hospital's hyperbaric chamber celebrates 50 years

> Installed in 1976 at Angers University Hospital, the hyperbaric chamber celebrates half a century of existence. This rare equipment mainly treats patients suffering from radiotherapy aftereffects, beyond diving accidents.

**In brief**: Health event (severity: info) in Angers (Maine-et-Loire), first detected on 27 October 2026 at 18:43. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 27 October 2026 at 18:43.

- Category: Health
- Severity: Info
- Place: Angers — Maine-et-Loire
- First detected: 27 October 2026 at 18:43
- Updated: 27 October 2026 at 18:43
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/2432-angers-university-hospital-s-hyperbaric-chamber-celebrates-50-years

## Sources (1 articles)

- [Accidents de plongée, cancers, intoxications… Qu'est-ce que le caisson hyperbare, cet équipement médical rare du CHU d'Angers ?](https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/pays-de-la-loire/maine-et-loire/angers/accidents-de-plongee-cancers-intoxications-qu-est-ce-que-le-caisson-hyperbare-cet-equipement-medical-rare-du-chu-d-angers-3440019.html) — France 3 Régions, 27 October 2026 at 18:43

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