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What to expect after LIS with fissurectomy?

09/30/2009

Question:

Five days ago I underwent LIS with a fissurectomy. How long should I expect to have pain with bowel movements, bleeding with bowel movements and discharge from the anus?

Answer:

You should expect about 3-4 weeks.

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Response by:

University of Cincinnati Janice Frederick Rafferty, MD
Professor of Surgery
Chief of Colorectal Surgery Division
Division of Colorectal Surgery
Department of Surgery
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
Janice Frederick Rafferty, MD