Abstract:

　Objective　To explore the effectiveness of local skin flap combined with low-dose radiation treatment for ear

keloid in Tibet region. Methods　From April 2022 to August 2022, 8 patients with auricular keloid were treated with keloid

resection under local anesthesia, local scar flap was retained, and local electron radiotherapy was combined after surgery in the

plastic surgery Department of Xizang Autonomous Region People's Hospital. Results　The patients were followed up for 3-8

months (mean 5 months). All the 8 patients had stage I healing. Among the patients, 5 patients had flat surgical site without local

symptoms, 2 cases had slight local tingling, 1 patient developed mild nodules in the operative area with pruritus 4 months after

surgery, which were relieved spontaneously without special treatment. Conclusion　The use of local scar skin flap combined

with radiation therapy can effectively treat ear keloid in Tibet region.

Key words:

　Auricle, 　Keloid, 　Tibet, 　Skin flap, 　Radiation therapy