Partial chemical matricectomy with phenol in the treatment of ingrowing toenail

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2000

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Özet

Background and design: Management of ingrowing toenail with chemical matricectomy technique has been suggested that it is surgically simple to perform and have a very high success rate. The effectiveness of the matricectomy with phenol in the treatment of ingrowing toenail was investigated in patients who were non-responder to conservative treatments. Materials and methods: The technique of chemical cauterization with phenol was performed in 36 patients who had 41 ingrowing toenails. Results: Healing occured within 2-4 weeks after treatment and there was no infection in any patient. Operated patients were followed-up for nine months; in one of them spicule formation was observed. Conclusion: Partial matrix destruction with phenol in the treatment of ingrowing toenail has been found an effective treatment procedure in conclusion.

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Ingrowing Toenail, Phenol

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Turkderm Deri Hastaliklari ve Frengi Arsivi

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34

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4

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