Abstract | AIM: To compare statistically the clinical effects and postoperative course of the scanning CO(2) laser and conventional surgical method to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of the former for the treatment of ingrown nail deformities. METHODS: RESULTS: In 21 cases, the recurrence of ingrown nail deformity was not observed during follow-up. All cases were free of postoperative infection. Use of the scanning CO(2) laser reduced postoperative pain, and all patients were able to return to their daily activities by day 3 post-surgery without any problems. CONCLUSIONS: Statistically, the operating time and the duration of postoperative pain were reduced significantly by the scanning CO(2) laser. Furthermore, patients treated with CO(2) laser were able to return to daily life significantly sooner.
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Authors | H Tada, M Hatoko, A Tanaka, H Iioka, K Niitsuma, K Mashiba |
Journal | The Journal of dermatological treatment
(J Dermatolog Treat)
Vol. 15
Issue 6
Pg. 387-90
(Dec 2004)
ISSN: 0954-6634 [Print] England |
PMID | 15764051
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Female
- Humans
- Laser Therapy
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Nails, Ingrown
(surgery)
- Postoperative Complications
- Recurrence
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