Keloids are benign fibrcus growths which extend beyond the original wound and rarely regress. Available methods of treatment include surgical excision, radiotherapy, intralesional steroid injection, cryotherapy, systemie. chemotherapy, zinc tape strapping, pressure, silicon gel and combined therapy. Postoperative irradiation is a useful and effective method of eradication or prevent.ion of keloid. We describe two cases of the prevention of keloids associated with postoperative irradiation.
Cryotherapy ; Drug Therapy ; Keloid* ; Radiotherapy ; Silicone Gels ; Wounds and Injuries ; Zinc