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. 2021 Jan-Feb;96(1):47-50.
doi: 10.1016/j.abd.2020.04.012. Epub 2020 Nov 18.

Six steps to standardize the surgical approach for ingrown toenail

Han Ma  1
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Six steps to standardize the surgical approach for ingrown toenail

Han Ma. An Bras Dermatol. 2021 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Background: Dermatologists don't have a good knowledge of the surgical treatment for ingrown toenails and there is no consensus on which is the best approach.

Objective: To develop an easy and effective surgical approach to solve the problem of ingrown toenails.

Methods: We identified 67 patients with ingrown toenails in varying degrees of severity which were treated with the standardized approach.

Results: All the patients had a completely recovery from the disease and none complained about the cosmetic result.

Study limitations: The number of cases is limited.

Conclusion: The standardized surgical approach is easily learned and very effective. The recurrence rate is lower than with other treatments.

Keywords: Nails, ingrown; Orthopedics; Surgery, plastic.

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Figure 1
Standardized six steps for ingrown toenail.
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Figure 2
Post-operative healing process. (A) 3rd day, (B) 4th day, (C) 5th day, (D) 6th day, (E) 14th day, (F) 4th week.
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Figure 3
Cosmetic result. (A), Preoperative image. (B), After stitch removal on the 14thday. (C), Follow-up after one year.
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Figure 4
Key points. (A), Large masses in triangular regions. (B), Thick nail plate. (C), Remove the entire nail plate before the operation. (D), Management with water-filtered infrared-A (wIRA).
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