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Inherited accessory nail of the fifth toe cured by surgical matricectomy.
Dermatologic surgery : official publication for American Society for Dermatologic Surgery [et al.] - 1 Aug 2004
Chi Ching-Chi, Wang Shu-Hui
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BACKGROUND: The inherited accessory nail of the fifth toe is a common condition in the Chinese population. OBJECTIVE: The objective was to demonstrate three lesions in two cases of inherited accessory nail of the fifth toe successfully treated with surgical matricectomy. METHODS: Under local anesthesia and use of tourniquet, the proximal nail fold was incised and the matrix of the accessory nail was exposed and...
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