Anal Fissure

Daniel O. Herzig; Kim C. Lu

doi:10.1016/j.suc.2009.09.002

Anal Fissure

Daniel O. Herzig, Kim C. Lu

Surgery

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Abstract

Anal fissure is a common disorder that is effectively treated and prevented with conservative measures in its acute form, whereas chronic fissures may require medical or surgical therapy. This article discusses the nonoperative and operative management strategies, reviews the current literature on expected outcomes, and provides guidance on dealing with fissures in special situations, such as patients with inflammatory bowel disease or hypotonic sphincters.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	33-44
Number of pages	12
Journal	Surgical Clinics of North America
Volume	90
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.suc.2009.09.002
State	Published - Feb 2010

Keywords

Anal fissure
Anorectal disease
Nonoperative treatment
Sphincterotomy

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Surgery

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