Journal article
Nonrandomized assessment of ingrown toenails treated with excision of skinfold rather than toenail (NAILTEST): An observational study of the Vandenbos procedure
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The Vandenbos procedure for ingrown toenails consists of excising the surrounding skinfold and allowing the wound to heal by secondary intention. Previous studies have documented low rates of recurrence, but patient-reported outcomes remain uncertain.
METHODS: This study was a prospective, observational assessment of children and adolescents who underwent the Vandenbos procedure for one or more ingrown toenails. Standardized …
Authors
Livingston MH; Coriolano K; Jones SA
Journal
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, Vol. 52, No. 5, pp. 832–836
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 2017
DOI
10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.01.029
ISSN
0022-3468