A new theory on the cause of anal fissure – impaction theory

The internal hemorrhoid, rectal tumor, hypertrophic anal papilla, and secret fecal mass are regarded as the blocks embedded in the rectum. The above blocks hinder defecation, which will inevitably lead to excessive opening of the anal caliber. Once the limit is exceeded, the skin of the anal canal w...

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Main Authors: Shaoming Chen, Qinghuan Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Coloproctology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S223793632030071X