Publications by authors named "Shu Jie Tao"
J Craniofac Surg
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Ear keloids are problematic scars on the ears, often treated through surgical removal and radiation therapy, but this can risk damaging healthy tissue.
- A study involving 33 patients tested the effectiveness of immediately injecting botulinum toxin (BTX-A) after surgical excision of ear keloids, with follow-up assessments from 7 to 18 months.
- Results showed that just one patient had a recurrence and there were no side effects, indicating that early BTX-A injections lead to improved cosmetic results and high patient satisfaction.
J Craniofac Surg
March 2023
Article Synopsis
- A study evaluated the effectiveness of the punch biopsy technique for removing facial pigmented melanocytic nevus at Weifang Medical University, involving 96 patients aged 15 to 36.
- The outcomes were assessed using the Vancouver Scar Scale, patient satisfaction, and histopathological analysis, indicating a high success rate with no complications or recurrences.
- Results showed that 94 patients (97.9%) achieved excellent cosmetic and functional results, with overall complete satisfaction among the patients.
