Overview

Silicone Gel to Improve Scar in Microtia Patients

Status:
Unknown status
Trial end date:
2018-08-01
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Summary
Effort to reduce post-surgical scar is especially important for microtia patients. Even the scar lies posterior to ear auricle, but hypertrophic scar contracture may limit the ear auricle projection. If the scar is hypertrophic and conspicuous, this stigmata will accompanies the child for many years.The main objective aim of this study is to examine whether post-operative use of silicone gel can improve scar formation for microtia reconstruction scars.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital