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[Chronic anal fissure, therapy].
1Sophienklinik Hannover, Abteilung für Colo-Proktologie, Dieterichsstrasse 33/35, 30159 Hannover.
Kongressband. Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Chirurgie. Kongress
|February 5, 2002
Summary
Fissurectomy effectively treats chronic anal fissures by removing secondary lesions and scar tissue without sphincterotomy. This surgical approach yields good results with minimal postoperative fecal spotting in most patients.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
Context:
- Chronic anal fissures are a common condition requiring effective treatment.
- Surgical interventions aim to alleviate pain and promote healing.
- Fissurectomy and sphincterotomy are established surgical options.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the efficacy and outcomes of fissurectomy for chronic anal fissures.
- To assess the incidence of postoperative complications, specifically fecal spotting and continence disorders.
Summary:
- A study involving 534 patients with chronic anal fissures found fissurectomy to be the preferred surgical method.
- Of 470 surgically treated patients, only 3.1% experienced postoperative fecal spotting after scar healing.
- No other continence disorders were reported, indicating a favorable safety profile.
Impact:
- Fissurectomy presents a viable surgical option for chronic anal fissures with a low complication rate.
- The findings suggest fissurectomy can achieve good outcomes, comparable to or better than other reported methods.
- This approach may offer an alternative to sphincterotomy, potentially reducing associated risks.