Chemical matrixectomy for ingrown toenails: Is there an evidence basis to guide therapy?

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association

Volumn 92, Issue 5, 2002, Pages 287-295

  Espensen, Eric H ^a   Nixon, Brent P ^a   Armstrong, David G ^a  

^a SOUTHERN ARIZONA VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

PHENOL; SODIUM HYDROXIDE;

DIABETIC FOOT; EVIDENCE BASED MEDICINE; HUMAN; INGROWN NAIL; PATIENT SELECTION; REVIEW; RISK FACTOR; TOE;

DIABETIC FOOT; EVIDENCE-BASED MEDICINE; HUMANS; NAILS, INGROWN; PATIENT SELECTION; PHENOL; RISK FACTORS; SODIUM HYDROXIDE; TOES;

EID: 0036583265     PISSN: 87507315     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.7547/87507315-92-5-287     Document Type: Review

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