Τίτλος:
The Effectiveness of cryosurgery combined with curettage and electrodessication in the treatment of keratoacanthoma: A retrospective analysis of 90 cases
Γλώσσες Τεκμηρίου:
Αγγλικά
Περίληψη:
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.
Συγγραφείς:
Panagiotopoulos, A.
Kyriazis, N.
Polychronaki, E.
Leotsakos, G.
Vassis, P.
Rigopoulos, D.
Περιοδικό:
Indian Journal of Dermatology
Εκδότης:
Wolters Kluwer--Medknow Publications
Λέξεις-κλειδιά:
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
DOI:
10.4103/ijd.IJD_202_18
