ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2019
Surgical Excision of Keloids Followed by In-office Superficial Radiation Therapy: Prospective Study Examining Clinical Outcomes.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 19 citations in OpenAlex.
- Keloid treatments: an evidence-based systematic review of recent advances.Systematic reviews · 2023Pooled it
- Alternative treatment for recurrent keloids: initial clinical experience with Rhenium-188 using a specialized device.European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging · 2025Trial
- Evaluating patient perception and outcomes of surgical excision followed by superficial radiation therapy for keloid treatment - a retrospective study.Archives of dermatological research · 2024Article
- Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids: Advances in Treatment and Review of Established Therapies.American journal of clinical dermatology · 2023Review
- Adjuvant Radiotherapy for Keloids.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2022Review
- Current advances in the selection of adjuvant radiotherapy regimens for keloid.Frontiers in medicine · 2022Review
- Prophylactic external beam radiation therapy for keloid prevention in thyroid surgery patients.Gland surgery · 2021Article
- Treatment of Keloids Using Plasma Skin Regeneration Combined with Radiation Therapy Under the Evaluation of Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2021Article
- Outcomes of Surgical Excision and High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy for Earlobe Keloids.World journal of plastic surgery · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundKeloids are benign proliferative scars that often occur among individuals of color, and are thought to be the result of excessive collagen deposition that occurs after injury to the skin. The treatment of these scars is difficult with often poor outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of surgical excision followed by in-office superficial radiation therapy (SRT) as a method to improve keloid remission.
methodsParticipants for this study were recruited from June 2016 through February 2017 with 48 subjects enrolled and completed this study. All keloids were surgically resected and participants received 3 consecutive days of a customized dose of SRT, with a maximum cumulative dosage of 18 Gy. Patients were followed over the course of 12 months to monitor outcomes.
resultsIn this cohort, we found 39 (81%) to have achieved successful remission with 9 (19%) being classified as refractory. There were no adverse effects or medical complications reported as a part of this study.
conclusionStudy outcomes support the clinical benefits of surgical excision followed by SRT as a practical and efficient treatment for keloids.
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