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¹First Department of Surgery, Aristotelian University, Panorama-Thessaloniki, Greece. costasspanos@hotmail.com

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Summary

A novel technique simplifies anal skin tag removal during stapled anopexy. This method uses the stapling kit

Area of Science:

Colorectal Surgery
Proctology

Background:

Anal skin tags are a frequent clinical finding.
They affect one-third of patients with benign anal disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a straightforward method for anal skin tag removal.
To integrate this removal technique into stapled anopexy procedures.

Main Methods:

Utilizing the circular anal dilator from the stapling kit.
Extracting anal skin tags through the dilator perforations.
Removing tags via cautery.

Main Results:

The described procedure for anal skin tag removal results in minimal patient discomfort.
This technique offers a simple and effective solution.

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Conclusions:

Anal skin tags can be efficiently removed using readily available components of the stapling kit.
The described method integrates seamlessly with stapled anopexy, offering a practical solution for simultaneous treatment.