Idiopathic Hypertensive Anal Canal: a Place of Internal Sphincterotomy

Summary

Idiopathic hypertensive anal canal is a fact and already exists presented by anal pain aggravated by defecation. It can be managed safely by closed lateral sphincterotomy but chemical sphincterotomy had a minor role in its management.

Timeline

Start

2002-09

Primary completion

2008-04

Completion

2008-05

Publications

• Results Aysan E, Aren A, Ayar E. A prospective, randomized, controlled trial of primary wound closure after lateral internal sphincterotomy. Am J Surg. 2004 Feb;187(2):291-4. doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2003.11.011.
• Results Brisinda G, Maria G, Bentivoglio AR, Cassetta E, Gui D, Albanese A. A comparison of injections of botulinum toxin and topical nitroglycerin ointment for the treatment of chronic anal fissure. N Engl J Med. 1999 Jul 8;341(2):65-9. doi: 10.1056/NEJM199907083410201.
• Results Orsay C, Rakinic J, Perry WB, Hyman N, Buie D, Cataldo P, Newstead G, Dunn G, Rafferty J, Ellis CN, Shellito P, Gregorcyk S, Ternent C, Kilkenny J 3rd, Tjandra J, Ko C, Whiteford M, Nelson R; Standards Practice Task Force; American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Practice parameters for the management of anal fissures (revised). Dis Colon Rectum. 2004 Dec;47(12):2003-7. doi: 10.1007/s10350-004-0785-7. No abstract available.
• Results Neill ME, Swash M. Chronic perianal pain: an unsolved problem. J R Soc Med. 1982 Feb;75(2):96-101. doi: 10.1177/014107688207500205.

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