Laura Schianchi1,*, Fabrizio Vaira2, Massimo Chessa1,3, Serena Francesca Flocco4, Arianna Magon4, Gianluca Conte4, Karina Geraldina Zuniga Olaya5, Giacomo Bortolussi6, Erika Cioffi1, Matteo Riccardo Di Nicola2, Santo Raffaele Mercuri2, Rosario Caruso4,7
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.19, No.4, pp. 363-374, 2024, DOI:10.32604/chd.2024.053999
- 31 October 2024
Abstract Background: Hypertrophic scars and keloids, common complications following median sternotomy for cardiac surgery, significantly impact patient quality of life due to their aesthetic and symptomatic burden. Recent advancements in laser therapy have made it a prominent option for managing these complex scars, yet a comprehensive understanding of its efficacy is lacking. The aim of this scoping review is to explore the effects of laser therapy in managing hypertrophic scars and keloids after median sternotomy. Methods: This scoping review analyzed studies up to February 2024 from databases including PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, and… More >
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