Tissue Adhesives, Wound Closures, and Radiation Penetration

Abstract

Michael E Jones, Deanne Bennett, Christine A Ganzer

Introduction: Keloid scars often occur due to skin trauma, such as ear piercing. These benign fibrous growths are difficult to treat, and recurrence adversely affects patients. Multimodal therapies such as surgical removal and low-dose superficial radiation therapy (SRT) have yielded positive results; however, several factors may impede the amount of radiation absorbed at the surgical site.

Material and Method: This feasibility study aimed to determine differences in the absorption of SRT in skin tissue in three simulated post-surgical wound scenarios versus a control group.

Results: The analysis of the results revealed that the layering process, as in the case when combining multiple wound closure techniques postoperatively, directly reduced the underlying wound's amount of radiation exposure and possible absorption at the incision site.

Conclusion: Treating clinicians should consider wound closure techniques and their role in post-surgical outcomes when treating keloid scars.

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