Fine-tuning of the extent of lateral internal sphincterotomy: Spasm-controlled vs. up to the fissure apex

Mentes, B.; Guner, Melike; LEVENTOĞLU, ÖKKEŞ; AKYÜREK, NUSRET

doi:10.1007/s10350-007-9121-3

Fine-tuning of the extent of lateral internal sphincterotomy: Spasm-controlled vs. up to the fissure apex

Mentes B. B. , Guner M. K. , LEVENTOĞLU Ö. S. , AKYÜREK N.

DISEASES OF THE COLON & RECTUM, vol.51, no.1, pp.128-133, 2008 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 51 Issue: 1
Publication Date: 2008
Doi Number: 10.1007/s10350-007-9121-3
Title of Journal : DISEASES OF THE COLON & RECTUM
Page Numbers: pp.128-133
Keywords: fissure-in-ano, controlled sphincterotomy, incontinence, CHRONIC ANAL-FISSURE, CLOSED SPHINCTEROTOMY, TOPICAL NITROGLYCERIN, BOTULINUM TOXIN, OINTMENT

Abstract

PURPOSE: This study was designed to compare the results of controlled lateral internal sphincterotomy by using anal calibrators with those of sphincterotomy up to the fissure apex in a randomized, prospective fashion.