Can we use radiotherapy alone in the treatment of keloids? |
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| Authors: | Sanjay S. Supe Anil K. Sharma A.C. Deka B.C. Deka |
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| Affiliation: | Dept. of Radiation Physics, KMIO, Hosur Road, Bangalore, 560029 Karnataka, India;Dept. of Radiotherapy, KCTRI, Hubli, Karnataka, India |
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| Abstract: | Objective The use of radiation for the treatment of keloids has been the topic of debate for years. Methods In this study, 46 symptomatic cases were treated with 90Sr-90Y β-rays. Patients were given four fractions of 5 Gy per fraction either as weekly or twice weekly schedules. Results Radiation dose of 20 Gy given twice weekly in four fractions showed response in 92% of the cases as compared to 81% in those receiving four fractions of 5 Gy weekly. Conclusion Further studies with numerous dose fractionation schedules would open up new dimensions in the radiotherapy of keloids. |
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| Keywords: | Keloids Keloids, radiotherapy Radiotherapy |
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