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Review
. 2006 Jul;24(3):291-6.
doi: 10.1016/j.det.2006.03.007.

Surgical anatomy of the nail apparatus

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Surgical anatomy of the nail apparatus

Eckart Haneke. Dermatol Clin. 2006 Jul.

Abstract

Nail surgery is an integral part of dermatologic surgery. An in-depth knowledge of the anatomy, biology, physiology, and gross pathology of the entire nail unit is essential. In particular, knowledge of nail histopathology is necessary to perform diagnostic nail biopsies and other nail procedures correctly.

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