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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
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Online Publication Date:
Nov 2002

Scientific Analysis of Phenol Nail Surgery

Jeffrey S. Boberg Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery; Fellow, American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons; Director of Residency Education, DePaul Hospital, Bridgeton, MO; Member, The Podiatry Institute, Tucker, GA; private practice, Bridgeton, MO. Mailing address:DePaul Hospital, 12255 DePaul Dr, Ste 100, Bridgeton, MO 63044.

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M. Shane Frederiksen Submitted during second-year residency, DePaul Hospital, Bridgeton, MO.

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Francois M. Harton Member, The Podiatry Institute, Tucker, GA; private practice, Holland, MI.

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Chemical matrixectomy using phenol is one of the most common surgical procedures for the permanent removal of toenails. The concentration of phenol solution and duration of its application have varied widely and have not been subjected to scientific study. The authors studied the histologic effects of phenol on the nail matrix and determined the optimal concentration of phenol and time the phenol solution needs to be in contact with the nail bed. (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 92(10): 575-579, 2002)

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