Phenol cauterization of nail matrix remnants.
Incomplete destruction of the nail matrix may result in partial recurrence of the nail. This occurs most frequently at the lateral ends of the proximal nail fold. A procedure that provides permanent, satisfactory results consists of careful dissection of the recurrent nail fragments followed by local phenol cauterization.
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Department of Dermatology, College of Medicine Health Sciences Center, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City.
D002425:Cautery / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D009262:Nails / Q000187:drug effects; D009263:Nails, Ingrown / Q000601:surgery*; D019800:Phenol; D010636:Phenols
D010636:Phenols; D019800:Phenol