Improved Patient Outcomes with Electrocauterization Following Wedge Resection and Curettage for Ingrown Toenails: A Prospective Comparative Study

Conclusion Wedge excision and curettage, followed by electrocauterization of the ingrown toenail is a safe treatment modality with a high success rate, that is evident by a lower recurrence rate, and greater patient satisfaction, with no effect on postoperative pain score or recovery time.PMID:38596153 | PMC:PMC11001453 | DOI:10.1055/s-0043-1777280

Source: Archives of Plastic Surgery - April 10, 2024 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Marzouq Amarin Raed Al-Taher Khaled Daradka Amal Ibraheem Abd Al Qader Abu Harb Rawan Abd AlMohsen Mohammad Habashneh Nadwa Basem Bustami Yazan Hijazein Hiba Hadadin Sondos Wa'el Sa'dat Al-Najjar Source Type: research