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How do you manage an open wound that is not healing after radiation treatment for an ulcerated SCC of the scalp?

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Radiation Oncology · University of Iowa
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There always has to be high suspicion for persistent disease, so consider a punch biopsy. Sometimes repeat biopsies are needed to confirm recurrence. Sometimes localized surgery without general anesthesia can be performed to freshen the wound and promote graft placement. Tertiary centers may have ex...

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