Jellinek Nathaniel J
Department of Dermatology, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island 02903, USA.
Dermatol Ther. 2007 Jan-Feb;20(1):68-74. doi: 10.1111/j.1529-8019.2007.00113.x.
This paper provides an introductory overview of nail surgery, including basic principles, anesthesia, wound dressings, and several common nail procedures. In detail, it reviews how to achieve complete anesthesia and hemostasis, perform matrix injection, punch biopsy of the plate, bed, and matrix, and nail fold biopsy, with practical tips and suggested surgical indications.