Occurrence and management of Keloids in surgical patients seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
This is a hospital based descriptive prospective study aimed at determining
the pattern, management and complications following treatment of patients
seenwith keloids at Kenyatta National Hospital's Plastic Surgery out-patient
clinicbetween July 2004 and January 2005.
METHODOLOGY
Patientswere enrolled upon satisfaction of a set criteria. Assessment of their
demographicdata, clinical presentation and common complications following
keloidectomy and serial triamcinolone injections was carried out. Data was
enteredin a questionnaire and analysed.
RESULTS
Theyoungest patient was twelve years old and the oldest fifty nine years with
themean age of presentation being 28.28 years. The male to female ratio
was 1:2.3.
Majority of the keloids (74%) were in the head and neck region. Trauma was
the commonest underlying cause in 43 (86%)ofthe patients.
Citation
M.Med (Surgery) ThesisSponsorhip
University of NairobiPublisher
Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi
Description
Master of Medicine Thesis