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Botulinum toxin injection versus lateral internal sphincterotomy in the treatment of chronic anal fissure: a non-randomized controlled trial [PDF]
BMC Gastroenterology, 2004 Background Although lateral internal sphincterotomy is the gold-standard treatment for chronic anal fissure, intrasphincteric injection of botulinum toxin seems to be a reliable new option. The aim of this non-randomized study is to compare the effect of
Ulusoy Nefise B +6 more
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Exploring the therapeutic potential of L-arginine in chronic anal fissure management: a comprehensive review [PDF]
Amino AcidsAnal fissure causes pain and bleeding during or after bowel movements, significantly impacting individuals’ quality of life. Current treatments aim to interrupt this cycle but have associated risks and limitations.
Nogol Motamed-Gorji +4 more
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Australian Prescriber, 2016 An anal fissure is a common, mostly benign, condition that can be acute or chronic. The diagnosis is usually made on history and physical examination, but further investigations are sometimes necessary. Primary fissures are usually benign and located in the posterior or anterior position.
Steven, Schlichtemeier, Alexander, Engel
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Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2011 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. Conservative management, using increased fiber and warm baths, results in healing of approximately half of all anal fissures. In fissures that fail conservative
Karen N, Zaghiyan, Phillip, Fleshner
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Minimal Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy (LIS): Is It Enough to Cut Less Than the Conventional Tailored LIS? [PDF]
Annals of Coloproctology, 2021 Purpose Anal fissure is a common anorectal condition, yet its pathogenesis remains unclear. Lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) is the gold standard treatment for chronic anal fissures that do not respond to conservative treatment; however, it has a ...
Keun-Hee Lee +3 more
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Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023 Background: The aim of the study was to choose best method for the management of acute fissure-in-ano, by comparing among zinc oxide cream and lidocaine ointment and conversion of acute fissure into chronic fissure-in-ano. Aims and Objectives: The aim
Arvind Kumar Shukla +5 more
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Possibilities of medical relaxation of the internal anal sphincter for anal fissures
Амбулаторная хирургия, 2021 An anal fissure is a longitudinal tear defect in the skin of the anal canal distal to the dentate line. Anal fissure is a socially significant disease that worsens the quality of life of patients.
M. V. Abritsova +3 more
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EFFICACY OF BOTULINUM TOXIN TYPE A IN THE TREATMENT OF CHRONIC ANAL FISSURE [PDF]
Basrah Journal of Surgery, 2015 Lateral partial internal sphicterotomy has been the goal standard for the treatment of chronic anal fissure. The main drawback of this approach remains its effect on the anal continence. Intrasphincteric of botulinum toxin seems to be a reliable and safe
Ibrahim Falih Noori
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Misleading Presentation of Colorectal Cancer in an Otherwise Healthy Patient
مجلة كلية الطب, 2021 Background Worldwide, colorectal carcinoma (CRC) is the second most common malignancy and the fourth most common cause of cancer deaths after lung, stomach and liver cancers.
Ahmed Al-Imam
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Topical Platelet Lysate Hydrogel in Patients With Anal Fissure [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Colorectal Research, 2014 Background Anal fissure is a painful tear or crack in the distal part of anal canal. It usually involves the epithelium, but in the long term it may extend to the whole anal mucosa.
Akram Jamshidzadeh +8 more
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