| Autor: |
LI Ganggang, TAN Xuejing, LI Xiaoqiang, XI Yuxin, MA Huiqun |
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Chinese Journal of Dermatovenereology; Oct2024, Vol. 38 Issue 10, p1114-1118, 5p |
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Objective To present a new treatment for ingrown toenail with CO2 laser that is easy to perform, without damage the nail, nail matrix and nail bed. Methods A total of 21 ingrown toenail (IGT) lesions of the big toe in 16 patients who were diagnosed as ingrown toenail were treated with CO2 laser, while tissues along nail groove around the lesion was ablated, ingrown nail plate was exposed and separated. Results A total of 16 patients, with a mean age was (23.38 ± 13.61) years. All the 21 lesions were regressed except 2 with relapse (the cure rate was 90.48%). The time of return to walking, and return to daily activity were (2.25 ±0.66) days and (5.13 ± 0.86) days, respectively. During the 6-35 months follow-up, the cosmetic effect was remarkable with normal appearance and function. There were no complications. Conclusion Ingrown toenail can be surgically treated without matriceetomy and preserved the nail. All necrotic tissue and certain volume of soft tissue surrounding the lesion should be ablated to decompress the nail and reduce inflammation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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