Evaluation of the Recurrence Rate of Ingrown Toenail After a 45-Second Matrix Cauterization With Phenol
Natália CS Silva,
Adriana Matter,
Nilton Di Chiacchio
et al.
Abstract:INTRODUCTION
Ingrown toenail is a very common nail disorder, and partial matricectomy by phenolization is considered the most effective treatment technique. However, the contact time of the phenol with the nail matrix remains debatable.
OBJECTIVE
To evaluate the recurrence rate of ingrown toenail after partial matricectomy by phenol for 45 seconds.
METHODS
A total of 1,460 surgeries were performed, with a ph… Show more
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