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Successful treatment of chronic anal fissure utilizing sacral nerve stimulation
Alexander Yakovlev1, Sergey A Karasev
1Comprehensive Pain Management of the Fox Valley, SC, 820 E Grant St, Ste 335, Appleton, WI 54911, USA. aeyakovlev@yahoo.com
Objective:
This is a report of a novel treatment approach for chronic anal fissure using minimally invasive sacral nerve stimulation (SNS).
Measurements:
The patient underwent uneventful placement of 1 temporary 8-electrode lead (Medtronic Inc, Minneapolis, Minnesota) for sacral nerve root stimulation.
Results:
The patient experienced instantaneous relief of perineal pain after start of SNS and steady healing of the fissure by the end of the second week.
Conclusion:
SNS offers an alternative treatment option of chronic anal fissure for patients who choose not to use more invasive surgical interventions.
