Hautarzt 1990-Mar
[Postoperative prevention of hypertrophic scars and keloids using radiotherapy].
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Abstract
A group of 63 patients with keloids or hypertrophic scars were treated with excision and postoperative superficial X-ray irradiation. The cosmetic and functional results were very good in more than two-thirds of these cases. In 10% a relapse occurred, which is in keeping with the international literature. Finally, other radiotherapeutic modalities such as brachytherapy, in combination with hyperthermia are discussed.