TY - JOUR
TI - The Effectiveness of cryosurgery combined with curettage and electrodessication in the treatment of keratoacanthoma: A retrospective analysis of 90 cases
AU - Panagiotopoulos, A.
AU - Kyriazis, N.
AU - Polychronaki, E.
AU - Leotsakos, G.
AU - Vassis, P.
AU - Rigopoulos, D.
JO - Indian Journal of Dermatology
PY - 2020
VL - 65
TODO - 5
SP - 406-408
PB - Wolters Kluwer--Medknow Publications
SN - 0019-5154
TODO - 10.4103/ijd.IJD_202_18
TODO - cosmetic, Article;  biopsy;  cancer tissue;  comparative effectiveness;  cryosurgery;  curettage;  electrodessication;  follow up;  hemostasis;  histology;  human;  human tissue;  hyperplasia;  keratoacanthoma;  major clinical study;  open spray technique;  photography;  physician;  pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia;  punch biopsy;  respiratory tract examination;  retrospective study;  safety;  scar formation;  surgical technique;  treatment outcome
TODO - Background: There are several treatment options for keratoacanthoma (KA). However, there are limited data available on the use of cryosurgery. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of a combination treatment for KA and to evaluate the cosmetic outcome. Materials and Methods: The combination treatment incorporates the use of curettage, electrodessication, and cryotherapy. A retrospective study was conducted on 90 patients with KA who had been treated with this method between 2000 and 2014. The follow-up period lasted 2 years and photographs were available for every visit of the patients to the department. Results: The success rate was found to be 97.8%. No serious adverse events were observed. No infections were reported. The cosmetic outcome was evaluated as excellent for all patients. Discussion: The combination method appears to combine the advantages of both destructive treatment and surgical excision. It appears to be a safe and effective treatment method. However, there are certain limitations to this study. Conclusions: More studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this method. © 2020 Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications. All rights reserved.
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