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Treatment of chronic anal fissure: Is open lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) a safe and adequate option?

Asian Journal of Surgery, 2019
Summary: Background: Anal fissure which is defined as a longitudinal tear in anoderm under the dentate line is one of the most common benign diseases of anorectal area, and due to the severe pain during the defecation and emotional stress that it causes
Turan Acar, Nihan Acar, Feyyaz Güngör, Erdinç Kamer, Hilmi Güngör, Mehmet Sercan Candan, Halis Bağ, Ercüment Tarcan, Osman Nuri Dilek, Mehmet Haciyanli   +9 more
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Differentiating the Clinical and Variant Spectrum of Hardikar Syndrome From Other MED12‐Related Developmental Disorders

American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The rare X‐linked female‐restricted Hardikar syndrome (HDKR, OMIM # 301068) is characterized by multiple congenital anomalies including orofacial clefts, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and cardiac anomalies, but cognitive and neurobehavioral development is rarely impaired.
Tinne Warmoeskerken, Miel Theunis, Kris Van den Bogaert, Koenraad Devriendt, Jeroen Breckpot   +4 more
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A Double-Blind Randomized Trial Comparing the Effectiveness and Safety of Nifedipine and Isosorbide Dinitrate in Chronic Anal Fissure [PDF]

, 2015
Background: Chronic anal fissure is a common disease that is accompanied with pain and bleeding during defecation. Various surgical and non-surgical methods have been offered for the treatment of this condition.
Khaledifar, Borzoo., Mobasheri, Mahmoud., Yousefi Ahmad Mahmoudi, Mehran.   +2 more
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Open lateral sphincterotomy - A method of choice in the treatment of chronic anal fissure. Indications and results [PDF]

, 2015
Aim: The key to the treatment of chronic anal fissures is the reduction of the abnormal values of anal resting pressure. The aim of the surgical treatment is to reduce the activity of the internal anal sphincter and to provide proper conditions for the ...
Filipov, E., Iliev, S., Karastoyanov, E., Mirochnik, P., Nedyalkov, K., Nguen, D., Presolski, I., Ristovski, I., Vladova, P.   +8 more
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Effectiveness of 0.2% Glyceryl trinitrate and 0.5% Nifedipine in the Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2017
Introduction: Anal fissure is an ischemic ulcer caused by combination of spasm of internal anal sphincter and poor blood supply to the posterior midline of anal canal.
Suman Kumar Shrestha, Prabin Bikram Thapa, Dhiresh Kumar Maharjan, Tseten Yonjan Tamang   +3 more
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Evaluating the Diagnostic Utility of Spinal Ultrasound in Neonates With a Simple Sacral Dimple: An Eight‐Year Retrospective Study

Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences, EarlyView.
This study retrospectively analysed eight years of neonatal spinal ultrasound data from a major Australian children's hospital to assess the value of imaging for simple sacral dimples. Out of 448 scans, 195 were for an isolated simple dimple, and only two infants (1%) were found to have spinal dysraphism, both with other congenital anomalies.
Nyles Tattersall, Lateisha Stam, Madonna Burnett, Deborah Starkey, Christopher Edwards, Tristan Reddan   +5 more
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Effect of 0.2% nifedipine gel on anal canal pressures and postoperative pain: study following hemorrhoidectomy by open technique [PDF]

, 2007
INTRODUCTION: Hemorrhoids are very common and pain following their surgical treatment causes great suffering. Various alternatives have been studied for reducing postoperative pain.
Bassi, Deomir Germano, Cesar, Maria Auxiliadora Prolungatti, Cesar, Rosana Prolungatti, Klug, Wilmar Artur, Ortiz, Jorge Alberto, Paula, Pedro Roberto De, Speranzini, Manilio Basilio   +6 more
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Adjunctive Botulinum Toxin Type A for Bruxism and Sweat‐Worsened Facial Blistering in Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa: A Case Series

JEADV Clinical Practice, EarlyView.
Capsule Summary Bruxism and sweat‐induced facial blisters can affect patients with Recessive Dystrophic Epidermolysis Bullosa (RDEB) quality of life (QoL). We present the outcomes of orofacial BTX‐A infiltrations to treat these conditions. Three patients with severe RDEB, bruxism and microstomia received BTX‐A infiltrations (50U‐100U) in masseters and ...
Susanne Krämer, Sebastián Véliz, Gina Pennacchiotti, Fernanda Salazar, María‐Beatriz Méndez   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Outcomes of off-label drug uses in hospitals: a multicentric prospective study [PDF]

, 2015
Purpose: The study aims to assess the clinical evidence, outcome and cost of off-label use of medicines in the hospital setting. Methods: A multicentric prospective cohort study of patients treated with off-label medicines was carried out in five ...
Agustí, Antonia, Alerany, C., Bonafont, X., Bosch Gil, Josep Àngel, Cano Marron, S. M., Danés, Immaculada, Ferrer, Assumpta, Gratacós, L., Martínez, J., Olmo, M., Pérez, A., Valderrama, A., Vallano Ferraz, Antonio   +12 more
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A Prospective Observational Study on Chronic Anal Fissure in a Tertiary Care Centre

National Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences
Background: Chronic anal fissure is a common and painful anorectal condition that may become resistant to conventional medical treatment in a significant proportion of patients.
M. Sadhana, M. Vimalnathan, B. Sridhar
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