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Research Article

Clinical comparison of the scanning CO2 laser and conventional surgery in the treatment of ingrown nail deformities

H Tada Department of Dermatology, Division of Plastic Surgery
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M Hatoko Nara Prefectural Nara Hospital
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A Tanaka Nara Medical University Japan
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H Iioka Department of Dermatology, Division of Plastic Surgery
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K Niitsuma Nara Prefectural Nara Hospital
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K Mashiba Nara Medical University Japan
Pages 387-390 | Published online: 12 Jul 2009

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