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Simple old surgery for juvenile embedded toenails

R J Brereton

    Zeitschrift Fur Kinderchirurgie Und Grenzgebiete
    |July 1, 1980
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    Surgical excision of the nail fold and granulation tissue effectively treated severely infected ingrown toenails in children. This procedure showed high cure rates and excellent cosmetic outcomes with no recurrences observed.

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    Area of Science:

    • Podiatric surgery
    • Pediatric dermatology
    • Infectious diseases

    Background:

    • Ingrown toenails (onychocryptosis) are common in children, often leading to severe infections.
    • Conservative treatments can be ineffective for persistent or severe cases.
    • Surgical intervention is considered for refractory ingrown toenails.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of surgical excision of the nail fold and granulation tissue for treating infected ingrown toenails in pediatric patients.
    • To assess the cure rates, healing time, cosmetic results, and recurrence rates of this surgical approach.

    Main Methods:

    • A retrospective review of 42 consecutive pediatric patients treated over 3.5 years.
    • Surgical procedure involved excision of the affected nail fold and granulation tissue.

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  • Follow-up included assessment of cure, healing time, cosmetic outcome, and recurrence.

    • Main Results:

    • 43 out of 49 treated toes (88%) achieved a cure.
    • Average healing time was 5 weeks.
    • Excellent cosmetic results were reported with no recurrences during a mean follow-up of 82 weeks.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical excision of the nail fold and granulation tissue is a highly effective treatment for severely infected ingrown toenails in children.
    • The procedure offers a high cure rate, rapid healing, and excellent long-term cosmetic results.
    • This surgical technique provides a durable solution with a low risk of recurrence.