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Anal fissure - series

Procedure



Normal anatomy Indication Incision Procedure


Sphincterotomy, when properly performed, is very effective in healing anal fissures.


Review Date: 7/14/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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