Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and fistulas are common benign anorectal diseases that have a
significant impact on patients' lives. They are primarily encountered by primary care …

Anal fissure management has rapidly progressed in the last 15 years as our understanding
of fissure pathophysiology has developed. All methods of treatment aim to reduce the anal …

Fissure in ano or anal fissure is a linera tear in the lining of the distal anal canal below the
dentate line. It is a common condition affecting all age groups, but it is particularly seen in …

Anal fissure is an ulceration of the anoderm in the anal canal. Its pathogenesis is due to
multiple factors: mechanical trauma, sphincter spasm, and ischemia. Treatment must …

PURPOSE: Both topical diltiazem, a calcium channel blocker, and glyceryl trinitrate, a nitric
oxide donor, lower anal pressure and heal two-thirds of chronic anal fissures. This study …

The anorectum is the terminal portion of the gastrointestinal tract. It is embedded in the
osseous pelvis and surrounded by urogenital organs as well as muscular, ligamentous, and …

Background Anal fissure is one of the most common anorectal conditions encountered in
clinical practice. Most patients experience anal pain with defecation and minor bright red …

Introduction The aim of this prospective study was to assess the efficacy of different medical
treatments and surgery in the treatment of chronic anal fissure (CAF). Patients and Methods …

Background: Botulinum neurotoxin induces healing in patients with idiopathic fissure. The
optimal dosage is not well established. Aim: To compare the efficacy and tolerability of two …

Surgical options for faecal incontinence in the presence of intact sphincters are limited.
Furthermore, in patients with fissures, lateral sphincterotomy reduces anal sphincter …