To study the outcome of three-flap technique in the management of pincer nail

To study the outcome of three-flap technique in the management of pincer nail

Context: Pincer nail deformity is a transverse overcurvature of the nail. Though various conservative and surgical techniques have been described in the literature, very few studies are based on objective measurements. This study was undertaken to evaluate the outcome of three-flap technique in the...

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Main Authors: Kanathur Shilpa, Gorur Divya, Leelavathy Budamakuntla, Loganathan Eswari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2019-01-01
Series:Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery
Subjects:
Flaps
osteophyte
pincer nail Key messages: Pincer nail being a resistant condition does not respond to conservative methods
especially in advanced cases
and recurrence is very common following these conservative techniques. Surgical techniques
which aim at widening of nail bed along with the removal of osteophytes
are recommended for advanced pincer nail. Three-flap technique provides a satisfactory outcome in treating pincer nail.
Online Access:http://www.jcasonline.com/article.asp?issn=0974-2077;year=2019;volume=12;issue=1;spage=25;epage=30;aulast=Shilpa

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