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High-resolution ultrasound for keloids and hypertrophic scar assessment

Abstract Most of the widely used scales to evaluate scars are subjective relying on clinical observations. There is a growing need to find out a noninvasive objective tool for this purpose. The study is aimed at evaluating the value of the high-resolution ultrasound in the assessment of the scars when compared with a clinical evaluation scoring system, the Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS). The study included 22 patients with hypertrophic scars or keloids. At baseline, scars were assessed...

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