Easing the excision of earlobe keloid

Earlobe keloids are commonly encountered in this era where ear piercing is routine in various traditions. Various medical and surgical methods have been tried for its management. Surgically, fillet flap surgery has better acceptability worldwide. Various difficulties are faced during keloid excision...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery 2017-07, Vol.10 (3), p.168-171
Hauptverfasser: Harish Prasad, B, Leelavathy, B, Aradhya, Sujala, Shilpa, K, Vasudevan, Biju
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Zusammenfassung:Earlobe keloids are commonly encountered in this era where ear piercing is routine in various traditions. Various medical and surgical methods have been tried for its management. Surgically, fillet flap surgery has better acceptability worldwide. Various difficulties are faced during keloid excision, and we hereby describe few innovative modifications (use of needle, hydrodissection, pressure dressing, bolster button) using cost-effective and simple materials (needles, dynaplast, buttons) to ease the excision of keloids. These have easy adaptability and also reduce the recurrence rate of earlobe keloids.
ISSN:0974-2077
0974-5157
DOI:10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_122_16