Keywords

ear keloids, skin grafting, ESCAPE model

Authors

1. Masoodi, Zulqarnain MCh-Std
2. Ahmad, Imran MCh
3. Khurram, M. Fahud MCh
4. Haq, Ansarul MCh-Std

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The authors treated 24 giant auricular keloids (mean size, 11 cm²) from January 2008 to July 2012 using a novel protocol consisting of complete excision, skin grafting, a 1-time intraoperative injection of triamcinolone, immediate radiotherapy, and sustained pressure therapy. At 1 year, the success rate was 87.5%.