The Role of Radiation Therapy in Adult and Pediatric Keloid Management
Matteo Laspro,
Ogechukwu C. Onuh,
Richard F. Cohen
et al.
Abstract:Introduction
Radiation therapy is a promising modality for treating keloids after surgical excision. However, it is currently not standard practice among physicians because of concern surrounding the risk of radiation-induced secondary cancers, especially among pediatric patients. There is minimal research assessing the complications for radiation therapy in keloid management.
Aim
The goal of this study was to determine radiation oncologists' perspectiv… Show more
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