Nail-Fold Excision for the Treatment of Ingrown Toenail in Children - 13/01/13
Reprint requests: Marcos Bettolli, MD, Division of Pediatric Surgery, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1H 8L6.Abstract |
Objective |
To evaluate the effectiveness of the nail-fold excision procedure in children.
Study design |
Prospectively collected data on patients less than 18 years of age who underwent a nail-fold excision for symptomatic ingrown toenail were analyzed. Patients were seen in 2 centers and data collected included demographics, site of ingrown toenail, complications (including recurrence), patient satisfaction, and duration of follow-up.
Results |
Overall, 67 procedures were performed on 50 patients between June 2009 and July 2011 at the 2 institutions. The mean age was 14 years (range, 9-18 years) and 30 were male patients. No recurrences were seen after a follow-up for a median of 14 months (range 6-28 months). Patients were very satisfied with the cosmetic outcomes. Six minor complications occurred, including 3 patients with bleeding requiring dressing change, 2 with excessive granulation tissue, and 1 with nail growth abnormality.
Conclusions |
The nail-fold excision technique is highly effective in the pediatric population, with no recurrence, excellent cosmesis, and very high patient satisfaction.
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Vol 162 - N° 2
P. 398-402 - février 2013 Retour au numéro
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