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A surgical approach to ingrown nail: partial matricectomy using CO2 laser.

AbstractBACKGROUND:
Ingrown nail is a deformity characterized by a transverse overcurvature of the lateral nail plate that causes nail fold inflammation. Currently recommended surgical procedures vary considerably.
OBJECTIVE:
We report our experience with a modified partial matricectomy and nail edge excision with CO2 laser.
METHODS:
A total of 116 ingrown nail edges in 77 patients were treated with the procedure.
RESULTS:
The incidence of recurrence was 2 of 76 cases (2.6%).
CONCLUSION:
This new surgical approach was found to be effective and is presented as an alternative treatment technique.
AuthorsYang-Chih Lin, Hsin-Yi Su
JournalDermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] (Dermatol Surg) Vol. 28 Issue 7 Pg. 578-80 (Jul 2002) ISSN: 1076-0512 [Print] United States
PMID12135509 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Carbon Dioxide
Topics
  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Laser Therapy (methods)
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nails, Ingrown (surgery)
  • Recurrence
  • Treatment Outcome

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