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