Treating a Subungual Abscess? Here’s the Drill
Instead of nail removal, another option for treating a subungualabscess is to scrub the digit and drill a hole in thenail plate with a hot wire loop.
Instead of nail removal, another option for treating a subungualabscess is to scrub the digit and drill a hole in thenail plate with a hot wire loop. The pus drains through thehole. This faster and less invasive procedure also savesthe patient's nail.-- Matthew J. Nelsen, MD
Carmel, Ind
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