Internal sphincterotomy is superior to topical nitroglycerin in the treatment of chronic anal fissure

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Authors

Carole Richard · Université de Montréal

Roger Grégoire · Laval Mayenne Technopole

E. A. Plewes · Western University

Ralph Silverman · Research Manitoba

C J Burul

Donald Buie · Calgary Laboratory Services

Richard K. Reznick

Theodore Ross

Abstract

Internal sphincterotomy is superior to topical nitroglycerin 0.25 percent in the treatment of chronic anal fissure, with a high rate of healing, few side effects, and low risk of early incontinence. Thus, internal sphincterotomy remains the treatment of choice for chronic anal fissure.

Topics & Keywords

Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Pelvic floor disorders treatments Colorectal and Anal Carcinomas

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

Volume 43, Issue 8, pp. 1048-1055

DOI: 10.1007/bf02236548

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