Disabling Plantar Keloids Treated with Brachytherapy and Free Flap Reconstruction: A Case Report

The free flap approach may not be the optimal reconstruction method for plantar keloids, as skin grafts appear to have better outcomes, according to the literature. Also, in our patient, brachytherapy has proven its effectiveness in preventing further keloid formation as shown in the literature.

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Case Reports in Dermatology
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2025-03-11
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https://doi.org/10.1159/000545053
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Dermatologic Treatments and Research
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The free flap approach may not be the optimal reconstruction method for plantar keloids, as skin grafts appear to have better outcomes, according to the literature. Also, in our patient, brachytherapy has proven its effectiveness in preventing further keloid formation as shown in the literature.

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