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Segmental phenolization of ingrowing toenails: a randomized controlled study.

A J Morkane, R W Robertson, G S Inglis

    The British Journal of Surgery
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    For ingrowing toenails, segmental phenolization showed significantly fewer recurrences than wedge excision over 14 months. Both treatments offered similar initial comfort levels post-procedure.

    Area of Science:

    • Podiatric surgery
    • Dermatology

    Background:

    • Ingrowing toenails (onychocryptosis) are a common condition requiring surgical intervention.
    • Current surgical options include phenolization and wedge excision, each with varying recurrence rates.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the long-term efficacy of segmental phenolization versus wedge excision for treating ingrowing toenails.
    • To assess post-treatment discomfort associated with each procedure.

    Main Methods:

    • A randomized controlled trial involving 103 patients (107 procedures) for ingrowing toenails.
    • Patients were allocated to either segmental phenolization (54 procedures) or wedge excision (53 procedures).
    • Post-treatment discomfort was measured using a 10 cm linear analogue scale, with follow-up for a mean of 14 months.

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    Main Results:

    • No significant difference in post-treatment discomfort was observed between the two groups at one week.
    • A total of 20 nail spikes (recurrences) occurred during the follow-up period.
    • Segmental phenolization resulted in 4 recurrences, while wedge excision had 16 recurrences, a statistically significant difference (p<0.01).

    Conclusions:

    • Segmental phenolization is a more effective long-term treatment for ingrowing toenails compared to wedge excision, with a significantly lower recurrence rate.
    • Both procedures offer comparable short-term comfort levels.
    • The findings support segmental phenolization as a preferred surgical option for reducing long-term onychocryptosis recurrence.