Publications by authors named "Andrea Y S Lo"
Background/purpose: Nail avulsion plus chemical matrixectomy (CM) using NaOH as an alternative to surgical matrixectomy (SM) has recently been used in the treatment of ingrown toenails (IGTNs) in adults. No studies exist to dictate the most effective and safe treatment method in the pediatric population.
Methods: A retrospective review of pediatric IGTNs treated at 2 institutions for 6 years was done, looking at presentation, treatment modality, SM vs CM, and outcomes.