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Proctalgia fugax, an evidence-based management pathway.

Santhini Jeyarajah1, Andre Chow, Paul Ziprin

  • 1Department of Biosurgery and Surgical Technology, Imperial College, St Mary's Hospital, London, UK. sanjeyarajah@doctors.net.uk

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Summary

Proctalgia fugax (PF) is a common anorectal condition. Diagnosis relies on Rome III criteria, and treatment primarily involves reassurance and topical therapies, with other options for persistent cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Anorectal Disorders

Background:

  • Proctalgia fugax (PF) is a benign anorectal condition with limited high-level evidence.
  • It commonly presents to general surgeons but lacks comprehensive therapeutic data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review the definition, diagnostic criteria, and etiology of PF.
  • To outline and evaluate various treatment modalities for PF.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted using Google Scholar and Medline (PubMed).
  • Studies focused on PF definition, etiology, and treatment options were identified.

Main Results:

  • Prevalence of PF ranges from 4% to 18% in the general population.
  • Diagnosis is based on Rome III criteria and physical examination.
  • Mainstay treatments include reassurance, warm baths, and topical glyceryl trinitrate or diltiazem; persistent cases may consider local anesthetic blocks, clonidine, or Botox.

Conclusions:

  • Diagnosis of PF should exclude organic causes and meet Rome III criteria.
  • Reassurance and topical treatments are the primary therapeutic approaches for this benign condition.