Onychocryptosis - phenol burn fiasco

Ingrowing toenails, onychocryptosis, are a common condition that can be tre ated conservatively or surgically. Conservative treatment often fails neces sitating operative intervention. Surgical treatments include wedge resectio n, Zadik's procedure and nail removal with ablation of the germinal matrix by phenol. The following report describes a 15-year-old male footballer who sustained burns Following phenol treatment, resulting in amputation of his left great toe, as well as suggestions to avoid any similar complications. (C) 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. and ISBI. All rights reserved.