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Chapter-24 Nail Surgery

BOOK TITLE: Procedural Dermatosurgery—A Step by Step Approach

Author
1. Grover Chander
2. Krishna Nirmal B
ISBN
9789352702121
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/14212_25
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2018
Pages
22
Author Affiliations
1. University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, New Delhi, India, University College of Medical Sciences and GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, New Delhi, India
2. Velammal Medical College and, Research Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Chapter keywords
Nail surgery, cosmesis, nail surgical procedure, nail avulsion, ingrown nail, pincer nail, nail biopsy, periungual fibroma, glomus tumor, necrosis, nail deformity

Abstract

Nail surgery is essential as an aid in diagnosis, to treat infections, to alleviate pain in the nail unit, to correct deformities, to excise tumors and to achieve cosmesis. This chapter aims to summarize the practice essentials before undertaking any nail surgery procedures. Each surgery is summarized step wise and supported by intraoperative photographs of essential nuances. Each section also includes practical tips from authors who have engaged in years of successful nail surgery. Common nail surgical procedures are stated like nail avulsion, ingrown nail, pincer nail, nail biopsy, periungual fibroma, glomus tumor, etc. Complications like pain, infection, necrosis, deformities, pterygium, etc. in nail surgery are also described in this chapter.

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