Which Adjuvant Modality Is Superior after Auricular Keloid Excision: Radiotherapy or Triamcinolone? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
In this study, the findings suggest that radiotherapy provides durable and superior effectiveness per treatment, whereas triamcinolone requires 4-6 monthly injections and shows progressive loss of long-term effectiveness. Individualized treatment selection that prioritizes long-term stability and treatment frequency is recommended.
Authors
- Sung Eun Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4281-5625)
- Seung-Ho Choi
- Il-Kug Kim
Institutions
- Yeungnam University College
- Yeungnam University (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/26893614251410542
- Primary Topic
- Dermatologic Treatments and Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00