Decompression for the management of onychocryptosis

BACKGROUND: There are many therapeutic alternatives for the management of onychocryptosis. Generally in severe cases, surgical approaches are preferred. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to introduce the new surgical method that treats onychocryptosis without inducing a permanent injury to the ma...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Journal of dermatological treatment 2004-04, Vol.15 (2), p.108-111
Hauptverfasser:	Aksakal, AB, Oztas, P, Atahan, C, Gurer, MA
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Aged Biological and medical sciences Female Humans Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Nail Nails, Ingrown - pathology Nails, Ingrown - surgery Onychocryptosis Skin plastic surgery Surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	BACKGROUND: There are many therapeutic alternatives for the management of onychocryptosis. Generally in severe cases, surgical approaches are preferred. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to introduce the new surgical method that treats onychocryptosis without inducing a permanent injury to the matrix. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty-two patients with 30 cases of onychocryptosis were treated by unilateral soft tissue resection combined with partial nail plate avulsion technique without permanent matricectomy. RESULTS: Complete recovery was attained in 25 (83.3%) of cases. No complication was observed. CONCLUSION: The most important advantage of this method was on the nail matrix. No permanent injury is incurred on the matrix.
ISSN:	0954-6634 1471-1753
DOI:	10.1080/09546630310016817