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ArticleClinical case reports2026

A Novel Treatment for Outer Ear Keloids Using Rubber Band Ligation-From Rear to Ear.

Johanna Sundén, Krister Tano, Anders Niklasson

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Article in Clinical case reports, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Johanna SundénDepartment of Clinical Science, Division of Otolaryngology, Sunderby Research Unit Umeå University Umeå Sweden.
Krister TanoDepartment of Clinical Science, Division of Otolaryngology, Sunderby Research Unit Umeå University Umeå Sweden.
Anders NiklassonDepartment of Otolaryngology Karolinska University Hospital Stockholm Sweden.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7074-3374

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This study demonstrates the use of a rubber band ligation for treating outer ear keloids. The method is effective, safe, and well-tolerated by the patients. Furthermore, it is inexpensive, does not require surgical facilities, surgical skills, or extensive medical training, and relies only on basic equipment. Therefore, it is accessible to healthcare systems with varying resource levels.

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humankeloidouter eartreatment

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PMID42016699
PMCPMC13093361

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