Complete earlobe keloid resection with fistulectomy.

BACKGROUND

The earlobe is a location with a high risk of keloid scar formation. Keloid scars pose a surgical challenge from recidivation. The objective of this study was to investigate a new surgical approach for the treatment of auricular keloids.

METHODS AND

RESULTS

In the past 4 years, 11 earlobe keloids of 9 patients have been excised by fistulectomy (perforation operation). All of the patients were followed up for at least 12 months without recurrence.

CONCLUSIONS

As a new surgical approach, a perforation operation together with fistulectomy is suitable for lobular keloids.