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Abstract
BACKGROUND: There are many therapeutic alternatives for the management of onychocryptosis. Generally in severe cases, surgical approaches are preferred.
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to introduce the new surgical method that treats onychocryptosis without inducing a permanent injury to the matrix.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty‐two patients with 30 cases of onychocryptosis were treated by unilateral soft tissue resection combined with partial nail plate avulsion technique without permanent matricectomy.
RESULTS: Complete recovery was attained in 25 (83.3%) of cases. No complication was observed.
CONCLUSION: The most important advantage of this method was on the nail matrix. No permanent injury is incurred on the matrix.
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