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Xiao Long
Indiana
Research Article
Double Layer Continuous Intradermal Sutures in Keloid Operation
Author(s): Youbin Wang and Xiao Long Youbin Wang and Xiao Long
Objective: Keloid offten occurs on chest wall, shoulder and back. Surgical incision and postoperative radiation is an effective method in keloid treatment. Many of the wound in these places can be directly closed after keloids being removed. Recurrence prevention and cosmetic result should all be considered. Operation method especially suture method is one of the key issues which determine the treatment result. Many methods have been developed. However, many of them are designated to prevent recurrence. Cosmetic result is not fully considered. In this article, we reported a new suture method which is with good treatment and cosmetic results in our clinical study.
Methods: One hundred and thirty-three patients with chest keloids were treated from 2006 to 2011. Double layer continuous int.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2155-9554.1000205