Avulsion and Partial Matricectomy with the Carbon Dioxide Laser for Pincer Nail Deformity

Background. Pincer nail deformity is a common nail disorder that sometimes necessitates surgical intervention. A multitude of therapeutic modalities has been implemented to treat this condition. Objective. To describe the use of the carbon dioxide laser in the successful treatment of pincer nail def...

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Published in:Dermatologic surgery 2004-03, Vol.30 (3), p.456-458
Main Authors: Lane, Joshua E., Peterson, Christopher M., Ratz, John L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Dermatology
General aspects
Humans
Laser Therapy
Male
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Nails, Malformed - surgery
Skin plastic surgery
Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
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Summary:Background. Pincer nail deformity is a common nail disorder that sometimes necessitates surgical intervention. A multitude of therapeutic modalities has been implemented to treat this condition. Objective. To describe the use of the carbon dioxide laser in the successful treatment of pincer nail deformity. Methods. This is a case report and literature review. Results. A 63‐year‐old man was evaluated and treated with the carbon dioxide laser for a persistent pincer nail deformity. The patient tolerated the procedure well and had an acceptable surgical outcome. Conclusion. Pincer nail deformity may be successfully treated with the carbon dioxide laser, especially when a partial matricectomy is performed.
ISSN:1076-0512
1524-4725
DOI:10.1111/j.1524-4725.2004.30119.x