RT Journal
A1 Taylor KA
T1 ONychectomy
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 1969
FD September 22
VO 209
IS 12
SP 1908
OP 1908
DO 10.1001/jama.1969.03160250064023
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.1969.03160250064023
AB To the Editor:— 
                  Concerning the discussion, "Obloquy on Onychectomy" (207:1358, 1969), optimism is warranted for the successful permanent removal of the great toe nail.To the Editor:— 
                  The method is described (Amer J Surg17:8, 1935).To the Editor:— 
                  Complete saucerization of tissue overlying the nail beds and margins, curettage of the radix, and the electrocauterization of the radix particularly at its corners assure nonregeneration of the nail. Spicules of nail regrew in about 2% of nails so treated. They were avulsed and their source recauterized, with no subsequent regrowth while under observation.