TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Chapter 107. Paronychia or Eponychia Incision and Drainage A1 - Reichman, Eric F. PY - 2013 T2 - Emergency Medicine Procedures, 2e AB - A paronychia is an infection or abscess of the tissues around the base and along the sides of the nail plate. It is the most common infection in the hand.1 A paronychia can be located on the fingers or the toes. It occurs in all age groups. It can cause significant pain and discomfort leading to a visit to the Emergency Department. SN - PB - The McGraw-Hill Companies CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/23 UR - accessemergencymedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=57711519 ER -