title: Matricectomy and nail ablation.
abstract: Matricectomy refers to the complete extirpation of the nail matrix, resulting in permanent nail loss. Usually however, matricectomy is only partial, restricted to one or both lateral horns of the matrix. Nail ablation is the definitive removal of the entire nail organ. The most important common denominator in the successful matricectomy is the total removal or destruction of the matrix tissue. Matricectomy may be indicated for the management of onychauxis, onychogryphosis, congenital nail dystrophies, and chronic painful nail, such as recalcitrant ingrown toenail or split within the medial or lateral one-third of the nail.
authors.affiliation: Nail Disease Centre, 42 rue des Serbes, 06400, Cannes, France. baran.r@club-internet.fr
authors.forename: Robert
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Baran
authors.forename: Eckart
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Haneke
mesh_terms: D002424:Caustics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004598:Electrosurgery / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods; D009263:Nails, Ingrown / Q000628:therapy*; D019800:Phenol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012972:Sodium Hydroxide / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D002424:Caustics; D012597:Sclerosing Solutions; D019800:Phenol; D012972:Sodium Hydroxide