Use of Betatherapy in the Treatment of Keloids

Abstract

between the modalities that use radiotherapy and 1 showed greater effectiveness in the use of beam therapy. electrons. Conclusions: In this integrative review, the literature converges in encouraging the combination of methods. Regarding the use of betatherapy, 4 of the 7 articles included in the integration concluded, positively, good long-term results, when started in the immediate postoperative period. As for the difficulties pointed out, these were related to cost, application of the method and its adverse effects. Finally, there is still no defined treatment protocol, which points to the need to develop more studies on the subject in question.