Avulsion with phenol (AvP) v avulsion (Av) or surgical excision (SE) for ingrown toenails†
| Outcomes at ≥6 months | AvP | Av | RRR (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| †Abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, RRI, NNT, NNH, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| Symptomatic recurrence | 11% | 77% | 85%(74 to 91) | 2(2 to 2) |
| Patient dissatisfaction | 16% | 53% | 70%(52 to 81) | 3(3 to 4) |
| RRI (CI) | NNH (CI) | |||
| Postoperative infection | 11% | 0.9% | 722%(59 to 4154) | 10(6 to 25) |
| Weighted event rates | ||||
| AvP | SE | RRR (CI) | NNT (CI) | |
| Symptomatic recurrence | 5% | 11% | 54%(17 to 75) | 17(10 to 59) |
| Postoperative infection | 11.6% | 18% | 35%(−42 to 70) | Not significant |