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With this case series, we report our experience of using electron beam radiation therapy in this setting.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>We retrospectively analyzed 16 ear keloids treated in 10 patients from January 2013 to October 2015 with surgical excision followed by electron beam to a dose of 10 Gy in two fractions over two consecutive days in immediate postoperative period. Patients were evaluated for recurrent lesions, cosmesis, and adverse effects.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>With a median follow-up of 78 months (range: 67\u2013100 months), recurrent lesion was seen in five cases; a local control rate of 68.75% was seen. Median recurrence-free period was 67 months (range: 12\u2013100 months). Acceptable cosmesis was seen in all cases and no acute or chronic adverse effects were seen.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:p>The large follow-up period in our series establishes the role of electron beam radiation therapy in attaining long-term control in keloid patients. 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