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Keloids of the external ear.

C Buchwald1, L H Nielsen, J Rosborg

  • 1ENT Department, Bispebjerg Hospital, Copenhagen, Denmark.

ORL; Journal for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology and Its Related Specialties
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Keloid formation is a rare complication following ear procedures. This study presents four cases, highlighting treatment challenges and the lack of literature on post-otoplasty keloids.

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Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Keloid formation is an uncommon complication of scar healing.
  • Surgical procedures, including those on the external ear, can lead to keloid development.
  • The treatment of keloids remains challenging and lacks a definitive approach.

Observation:

  • This report details four cases of keloid formation.
  • Two cases occurred after ear piercing.
  • Two cases developed after otoplasty (ear surgery).

Findings:

  • Keloid formation after ear piercing and otoplasty presents significant treatment difficulties.
  • No prior literature documented keloid formation specifically after otoplasty.
  • The management of these keloids was complex and not standardized.

Implications:

  • Further research is needed to understand keloid formation after otoplasty.
  • Developing effective and standardized treatment protocols for ear keloids is crucial.
  • This study contributes to the limited understanding of post-surgical keloid complications in the external ear.

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