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Easing the Excision of Earlobe Keloid.

Authors :
Prasad BRH
Leelavathy B
Aradhya SS
Shilpa K
Vasudevan B
Source :
Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery [J Cutan Aesthet Surg] 2017 Jul-Sep; Vol. 10 (3), pp. 168-171.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

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.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0974-2077
Volume :
10
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of cutaneous and aesthetic surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
29403191
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/JCAS.JCAS_122_16