Outcome of Microscopic Excision of a XXXX : A 12-Year Evaluation.

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BACKGROUND: @entity5 are rare benign @entity5 , up to 75% of which occur in the hand, mainly the subungual area. Local recurrence and @entity5806 are commonly seen if @entity5 excision is not performed completely or properly. OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to assess the long-term efficacy of microscopic excision of @entity5 . MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective analysis reviewed a total of 22 @entity1 diagnosed with @entity5 who underwent microscopic surgical excision at a single medical center over a 12-year period (2002-2014). Outcomes were analyzed based on symptom relief, recurrence rate, finger function, nail esthetics, and @entity1 satisfaction. RESULTS: With a mean follow-up period of 48.4 months, neither recurrence nor postexcision @entity5806 developed in any @entity1 . @entity1 satisfaction was rated as "good" in 86.3% of @entity1 (19/22). CONCLUSION: Microscopic surgical excision enables the surgeon to completely remove a @entity5 while minimizing damage to the nail unit, thereby resulting in significantly decreased recurrence and @entity5806 . In this study, an incision made according to the anatomic location provided an easy approach and the best visualization. @entity1 ' finger function was successfully restored, nail esthetic outcome was good, and @entity1 satisfaction was high.
