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Nail Surgery Complications: A Review of the Literature
Jessica J Farzan1, Bassel H Mahmoud2
1University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.
Background:
Nail surgery complications have not been addressed thoroughly.
Summary:
This review aimed to provide a robust literature review of nail surgery complications by identifying relevant data using a search of PubMed. It examines various complications, including general complications such as bleeding and infection; specific nail complications such as nail dystrophy; and common complications associated with specific nail procedures.
Key Messages:
This literature reviews better familiarizes dermatologists who perform nail procedures with relevant complications.
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