Carbon dioxide laser matricectomy.
We have performed a total of 13 matricectomies in 9 patients utilizing the carbon dioxide laser. To date, there have been no complications and minimal morbidity from this technique. With follow-up ranging from 8 to 24 months, no patient has experienced regrowth of nail at the treated site. In conclusion, we believe that carbon dioxide laser ablation is an effective technique for performing nail matricectomy.
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Department of Dermatology, Bowman Gray School of Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D009260:Nail Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D009262:Nails / Q000601:surgery*