Immediate Postoperative Radiation Therapy after Free Tissue Transfer for Keloid Treatment.

Abstract	Keloids present a challenging clinical problem due to their propensity for recurrence and need for adjuvant therapy. We present a case where a large keloid resection required free tissue transfer and immediate radiation therapy was employed 24 hours postoperatively. There were no significant issues with flap survival, wound healing, or recurrence 2 years postoperatively. This is the first case report of successful radiation treatment 1 day after reconstruction of the head and neck with a free flap. Laryngoscope, 131:E1818-E1820, 2021.
Authors	Jacqueline A Wulu, Scott W Finlay, Minh-Tam Truong, Waleed H Ezzat
Journal	The Laryngoscope (Laryngoscope) Vol. 131 Issue 6 Pg. E1818-E1820 (06 2021) ISSN: 1531-4995 [Electronic] United States
PMID	33399217 (Publication Type: Case Reports)
Copyright	© 2021 The American Laryngological, Rhinological and Otological Society, Inc.
Topics	Combined Modality Therapy Free Tissue Flaps (transplantation) Humans Keloid (diagnostic imaging, radiotherapy, surgery) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Male Middle Aged Neck Wound Healing

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