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The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds
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Antimitotic Drug Injections and Radiotherapy: A Review of the Effectiveness of Treatment for Hypertrophic Scars and Keloids

Xi-Qiao Wang, PhD

Institute of Burn, Ruijin Hospital, Jiaotong University Medical School, Shanghai, People's Republic of China

Ying-Kai Liu, MS

Institute of Burn, Ruijin Hospital, Jiaotong University Medical School, Shanghai, People's Republic of China

Zhi-Yong Wang, PhD

Institute of Burn, Ruijin Hospital, Jiaotong University Medical School, Shanghai, People's Republic of China

Wei Jun, PhD

Institute of Burn, Ruijin Hospital, Jiaotong University Medical School, Shanghai, People's Republic of China

Yu-zhi Jiang, PhD

Institute of Burn, Ruijin Hospital, Jiaotong University Medical School, Shanghai, People's Republic of China

Qing Chun, PhD

Institute of Burn, Ruijin Hospital, Jiaotong University Medical School, Shanghai, People's Republic of China

Shu-Liang Lu, PhD

Institute of Burn, Ruijin Hospital, Jiaotong University Medical School, Shanghai, People's Republic of China, sllu{at}public8.sta.net.cn

Scars are a common complication of surgery or burn wound management. Scars occur over the body, affecting people of both sexes and all ages. Scar therapy is a constant clinical challenge; antimitotic drugs and radiotherapy are used with varying degrees of success. This article examines the success of both these types of treatment modalities.

Key Words: antimitotic • hypertrophic scars • keloids • radiotherapy

The International Journal of Lower Extremity Wounds, Vol. 7, No. 3, 151-159 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1534734608322099
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