Closed Versus Open Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy in Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure: A Comparative Study

Background: An anal fissure is a common and painful disorder. The most common surgical treatment of a chronic anal fissure is lateral internal sphincterotomy with either open or closed methods, associated with a risk of pain, bleeding, recurrence and incontinence. Objectives: This study was designe...

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Main Author: Hamid H. Sarhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: GESDAV 2012-08-01
Series:Archives of Clinical and Experimental Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=18202