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Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy with/ Without Fissurectomy for Chronic Anal Fissure

Springer International Publishing, (2022), 613-616
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-81415-1_80
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Abstract

Lateral internal sphincterotomy is indicated for a painful chronic anal fissure not responsive to conservative treatment or pharmacologic therapy. This chapter describes the surgical strategy and technique. Indications, contraindications, preoperative preparation, postoperative care, and complications are also discussed.

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Spanos, C. P., & Kaiser, A. M. (2022). Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy with/ Without Fissurectomy for Chronic Anal Fissure. In Chassin’s Operative Strategy in General Surgery: An Expositive Atlas: Fifth Edition (pp. 613–616). Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-81415-1_80

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