Abstract

QUINTERO-LARROVERE, Milagro; SOTO-MONTENEGRO, Andrés E.  and  LOZADA-URBANI, Jesús A.. Magnets use in the treatment of ear keloids. Cir. plást. iberolatinoam. [online]. 2017, vol.43, n.2, pp.163-174. ISSN 1989-2055.

Background and Objective: The incidence of keloids in ears is increasing. The high frequency of recurrence is of great interest, so surgical removal is associated with other therapies like radiotherapy, corticosteroids, cryotherapy, laser, acupressure, etc. Pressure therapy is an effective, simple and accessible method. Methods: We conduct a prospective, experimental study, with 11 cases of keloid ears treated with surgical resection followed by pressure therapy using magnets, taking into account the pressure and magnetic force. Follow up between 4 and 6 months was performed. Tests such as Mann-Whitney and Linear Coefficient were used. The recurrence rate was determined and a regression analysis to study the value in Analog Scale of Pain (VAS) was performed. Results: The recurrence free rate was 90,91%. There were no complications. As the EVA, an upward tolerance headset magnet therapy over time was observed. Conclusions: The protocol we present using magnets is an excellent adjuvant treatment. Additionally, magnetism seems to fulfill a key role in the remodeling and organization of the collagen fibers of postoperative scarring, adding more to this type of pressure therapy effectiveness.

Keywords : Ear keloids; Acupressure; Magnetism.

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