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World J Clin Cases. Dec 16, 2023; 11(35): 8310-8319
Published online Dec 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i35.8310
Published online Dec 16, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i35.8310
Efficacy of surgical resection and ultra-reduced tension suture combined with superficial radiation in keloid treatment
Xiao-Ying Hu, Qiao Yang, Xiao-Yu Guan, Ling-Ling Wang, Kun Li, Department of Cosmetic Medicine, Qingdao Eighth People’s Hospital, Qingdao 266100, Shandong Province, China
Jin-Ying Li, Xiao-Tao Zhang, Department of Radiation Oncology, The Affiliated Qingdao Central Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao 266042, Shandong Province, China
Author contributions: Hu XY designed and performed the research and wrote the paper; Zhang XT designed the research and supervised the report; Yang Q, Guan XY, and Li JY organized the materials; Wang LL and Li K contributed to the analysis; All authors have approved the manuscript.
Supported by Qingdao Medical Research Guidance Program Project , No. 2020-WJZD110 .
Institutional review board statement: This study was reviewed and approved by the Ethics Committee of Qingdao Eighth People’s Hospital (Approval no.: QBYLL-KY-2023-013).
Informed consent statement: This retrospective study used only anonymous patient data. The patient signed an informed consent form for treatment before surgery, and according to institutional policies, informed consent for this study was waived.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare no conflicts of interest related to this article.
Data sharing statement: The datasets used and/or analyzed during the current study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request.
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Corresponding author: Xiao-Tao Zhang, MM, Chief Physician, Department of Radiation Oncology, The Affiliated Qingdao Central Hospital of Qingdao University, No. 127 Siliunan Road, Qingdao 266042, Shandong Province, China. xiaotaozhangdr@yeah.net
Received: November 10, 2023
Peer-review started: November 10, 2023
First decision: November 22, 2023
Revised: December 1, 2023
Accepted: December 6, 2023
Article in press: December 6, 2023
Published online: December 16, 2023
Processing time: 34 Days and 2.1 Hours
Peer-review started: November 10, 2023
First decision: November 22, 2023
Revised: December 1, 2023
Accepted: December 6, 2023
Article in press: December 6, 2023
Published online: December 16, 2023
Processing time: 34 Days and 2.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: This study utilizes the most advanced ultra-reduced tension suture technology combined with superficial radiation therapy, known as "superficial radiation therapy," to reduce the recurrence rate of keloids. Only a few reports on this combination therapy method have been reported in China. Based on the pre-and post-treatment follow-up observations, comparison of photographs, and analysis of quantitative indicators in the scar evaluation table, this combination therapy can achieve a short treatment course, low recurrence rate, and good safety profile.