Frequency of keloid recurrence post-surgical excision and radiation therapy on a 2-year follow-up: A single center cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Keloids are elevated, painful scars that extend beyond the original wound's boundaries and can cause significant emotional distress for patients. While combining surgical excision with radiation therapy has shown potential in treating these scars, its effectiveness in local populations remains unclear.

Methods and methodology

The study was conducted from January 2015 to December 2019 in the Plastic Surgery Department at a tertiary care hospital in Karachi, Pakistan. Twenty-five patients who were treated at the hospital were recruited, while 17 out of 25 fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected. Patients were treated according to a defined treatment protocol and evaluated after a 2-year follow-up. A survey questionnaire was administered after obtaining conse

SUBMITTER: Khan C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11960156 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature