Activity of keloids evaluated by multimodal photoacoustic/ultrasonic imaging system

Early human evidence such as case series or small samples is exploring possible benefits.

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Abstract (original English)

Multiple objective assessments have been used to assess the activity of keloids to compare different therapeutic regimens and facilitate the best individual treatment choice for patients, but none of them are standardized. A multimodal photoacoustic/ultrasonic (PA/US) imaging system, including photoacoustic imaging, elastography, ultra-micro-angiography, and conventional US technologies (gray scale US, color Doppler US, and power Doppler US), was applied to evaluate keloids by a radiologist. Growing stages were defined by patients, and Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) was assessed by a plastic surgeon. A comprehensive model based on multimodal ultrasound parameters (poor-echo pattern, high vascular density, decreased elasticity, and low SO 2 within the keloid) and VSS might be a potential indicator of active keloids, comparing with VSS alone. The multimodal PA/US imaging system could be a promising technique for keloids assessment.

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Early human evidence such as case series or small samples is exploring possible benefits.

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