Preliminary experience of HDR Brachytherapy for treatment of keloid scars

Published Date: 04th May 2022

Publication Authors: Wahal A, Gurusinghe D, Shokrollahi K

Poster presentation for the BBA Annual Meeting, May 2022. Full conference programme available here: https://www.britishburnassociation.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BBA-Bristol-4-6.5.22-Full-Programme-.pdf

Introduction

Keloids are challenging with significant recurrence

• External beam radiotherapy has been effective in recurrent keloids but with significant exposure.
• Brachytherapy allows for surgical excision of keloids and delivery of radiation precisely in a manner isolated to the scar

Aims
We demonstrate our preliminary experience of HDR Brachytherapy and outcomes from two cases.

Conclusion
Our Preliminary experience with surgery combined with HDR brachytherapy have been safe and effective with high satisfaction rate. Future studies to expand benefits and ability to discharge patients from clinics and use as a single effective treatment.

 

Wahal, A; Syndikus, I; Lee, C; Gurusinghe, D; Shokrollahi, K. (2022). Preliminary experience of HDR Brachytherapy for treatment of keloid scars. Conference poster from British Burns Association Annual Meeting, 4th-6th May 2022.

 

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