Sphincter‐sparing anal‐fissure surgery: a 1‐year prospective, observational, multicentre study of fissurectomy with anoplasty

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Authors

Laurent Abramowitz · Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

D. Bouchard

M. Souffran · Clinique Jules Verne

Franck Devulder · L’Institut du Cancer Courlancy Reims

Roland Ganansia · Hôpital Saint Joseph

A. Castinel

Jean-Michel Suduca · Clinique Saint Jean Languedoc

D. Soudan

Abstract

Given its high rate of healing and low rate of de-novo anal incontinence, fissurectomy with anoplasty is a valuable sphincter-sparing surgical treatment for chronic anal fissure.

Topics & Keywords

Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes Pelvic floor disorders treatments Diverticular Disease and Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Colorectal Disease

Volume 15, Issue 3, pp. 359-367

DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2012.03176.x

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