2015
DOI: 10.14260/jemds/2015/1472
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Anal Fissure Revisited : A Systematic Review

Abstract: Anal fissure is one of the most common anorectal problems. Anal fissure is largely associated with high anal sphincter pressures and most treatment options are based on reducing anal pressures. There are many options to treat chronic fissures in ano. Some of them are non-surgical while the others are surgical. The efficacy claimed by each of the prevalent method is very high but the inconsistencies and contraindications are equally strong. To date, lateral sphincterotomy has been favoured by most of the procto… Show more

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“…Closure of wound results in wound infection and abscess formation especially in closed methods of lateral internal sphincterotomy 16 but we did not found such complications.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 56%
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“…Closure of wound results in wound infection and abscess formation especially in closed methods of lateral internal sphincterotomy 16 but we did not found such complications.…”
Section: Discussioncontrasting
confidence: 56%
“…In females the ailment is usually triggered during pregnancy and following childbirth. 3 Manifestations from anal fissure causes considerable morbidity and reduction in quality of life in otherwise healthy individuals.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%