Modification in Brachytherapy Catheter Inset in the Keloid Bed
secure brachytherapy catheter inset
Abstract
Background: Keloids are troublesome for both patients and surgeons who encounter recurrent lesions. Patients often seek newly developed treatments in hopes of alleviating the pain and manifestations associated with this condition. Surgery alone is generally ineffective and requires adjuvant therapies, one of which may be
brachytherapy.
Case presentation: We introduced a modification in catheter placement following surgical excision of keloids.
In the two presented cases, after lesion removal and closure of the deep cavity up to the subcutaneous tissue, the wound margins were closed while leaving a limited route for the catheter to prevent its displacement. The skin was then closed. The results of immediate post-surgical brachytherapy for keloids were highly encouraging.
Conclusions: Brachytherapy following surgical keloid excision yields significant results. This combination
needs more concise catheter inset especially in subcutaneous field.
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