1. ASCRS: Anal Fissure page for those seeking more information on anal fissures. Since hemorrhoids often appear to happen with anal fissures, http://www.fascrs.org/brochures/anal-fissure.html

Anal Fissure WHAT IS AN ANAL FISSURE? An anal fissure is a small tear or cut in the skin lining the anus which can cause pain and/or bleeding. Figure 1. A simple acute fissure, transanal view. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF AN ANAL FISSURE? The typical symptoms of an anal fissure are extreme pain during defecation and red blood streaking the stool. Patients may try to avoid defecation because of the pain. WHAT CAUSES AN ANAL FISSURE? A hard, dry bowel movement can cause a tear in the anal lining, resulting in a fissure. Other causes of a fissure include diarrhea and inflammation of the anorectal area. Anal fissures may be acute (recent onset) or chronic (present for a long time or recurring frequently). An acute fissure is usually due to altered bowel habits while a chronic fissure may be either due to poor bowel habits, overly tight or spastic anal sphincter muscles, scarring or an underlying medical problem. HOW CAN A FISSURE BE TREATED? An acute fissure is managed with non-operative treatments and over 90% will heal without surgery. Bowel habits are improved with a high fiber diet, bulking agents (fiber supplements), stool softeners, and plenty of fluids to avoid constipation and promote the passage of soft stools. Warm baths for 10-20 minutes several times each day are soothing and promote relaxation of the anal muscles. Occasionally, special medicated creams may be recommended. A chronic fissure (lasting greater than one month) may require additional treatment. Depending on the appearance of the fissure, other medical problems such as inflammatory bowel disease or infections may be considered and testing may be recommended. A manometry test may be performed to determine if anal sphincter pressures are high. An examination under anesthesia may be recommended to determine if a definite reason exists for lack of healing.

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Back Anal fissures originally are a superficial tear in the tissue which lines the anal canal. This superficial tear may deepen and eventually reach the underlying tissues. These tissues are the internal sphincter. With exposure to chronic irritation, the internal sphincter's function may become compromised, Subsequently, sentinel tags, hypertrophied anal papilla and anal stenosis may occur. Most patients with anal fissures relate pain with evacuation, rectal bleeding, itching, swelling and anal discharge. History is usually sufficient for the initial diagnosis. Eventually, further evaluation with palpation (rectal exam) and an endoscopic evaluation are useful. The etiology of an anal fissure may be associated with constipation, diarrhea, rubber band ligation for hemorrhoids or injection of the anal area. Other diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, AIDS, neoplasms, tuberculosis, and Crohn's disease may also present as anal fissures. A gastrointestinal work-up for these diseases is based upon the patient's presentation and clinical history. Treatment of anal fissures is divided into medical and surgical groups. Medical treatment of acute fissures is based upon topical creams, sitz baths, perirectal hygiene and dietary changes consisting of increasing fiber content.

3. Topical Treatment Of Chronic Anal Fissures Topical treatment of chronic anal fissures. Reference. Lund JN, Scholefield JH. http://www.infopoems.com/POEMs/JC049707.htm

Topical treatment of chronic anal fissures Reference Lund JN, Scholefield JH. A randomised, prospective, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of glyceryl trinitrate ointment in treatment of anal fissure. Lancet 1997; 349:11-14. Reviewed by William F. Miser, MD Clinical question Can the topical application of glyceryl trinitrate ointment effectively treat chronic anal fissures? Background Chronic anal fissures, manifested by pain on defecation, rectal bleeding, and spasm of the internal anal sphincter, are difficult to treat. Until now, the only available treatment was surgicalsphincterotomy. While effective, this procedure is complicated by impairment of continence in up to 30% of cases. This study evaluated the efficacy of chemical sphincterotomy using topical 0.2% glyceryl trinitrate ointment (GTN). Population studied The study sample consisted of 80 consecutive men and women presenting to two surgical outpatient clinics in the United Kingdom. Eligible patients had symptoms of an anal fissure for over six weeks and evidence of fibrosis at the base of the fissure. Patients had a median age of 32.5 to 36 years, and a median duration of symptoms of 9 to 12 months. Ten patients had prior surgical correction of this problem. Study design and validity Outcomes measured The primary outcomes measured were healing of the anal fissure by eight weeks of treatment and pain on defecation.

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info@milsbrooklyn.com Anal Fissures What is an anal fissure? An anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anus, which causes pain, bleeding or itching What causes an anal fissure? The three most common causes of a tear in the anal lining are: A hard dry bowel movement Diarrhea Inflammation of the anorectum How are anal fissures initially treated non-surgically? At least half of all fissures heal either by themselves or with non- operative treatment, including stool softeners, sitz baths (soaking the anal area in warm water for 20 minutes several times a day), or special medicated creams What can be done if the fissure does not heal without surgery? Despite applying the treatments described above, some fissures do not heal. The most common reason for delayed healing is scarring or muscle spasm of the anal sphincter muscle. Those fissures that do not heal can be corrected by cutting a portion of the muscle, a procedure called lateral internal sphincterotomy. This procedure involves cutting a portion of the internal anal sphincter muscle. This allows the fissure to heal by preventing pain and spasm. Cutting this muscle rarely interferes with the ability to control bowel movements and can be performed as an ambulatory procedure Back to top

5. ASCRS Practice Parameters For The Management Of Anal Fissure present or there is a need for biopsy.(33) It may be necessary to create mucosalor skin advancement flaps in patients with broad anal fissures associated with http://www.fascrs.org/ascrspp-moaf.html

Practice Parameters for the Management of Anal Fissure P REPARED BY T HE S TANDARDS T ASK F ORCE A MERICAN S OCIETY O F C OLON A ND R ECTAL S URGEONS Drs. Lester Rosen, Chairman; Michael E. Abel, Co-Chairman; Philip H. Gordon, Council Member; Frederick J. Denstman, James W. Fleshman, Terry C. Hicks, Philip J. Huber, Harold L. Kennedy, Stuart E. Levin, John D. Nicholson, Jon F. Nicosia, Gregory C. Oliver, Patricia L. Roberts, Howard D. Robertson, David A. Rothenberger, James A. Surrell, Steven D. Wexner. It should be recognized that these guidelines should not be deemed inclusive of all proper methods of care or exclusive of methods of care reasonably directed to obtaining the same results. The ultimate judgment regarding the propriety of any specific procedure must be made by the physician in light of all of the circumstances presented by the individual patient Logic for Practice Parameters Practice parameters outline principles and provide suggestions to assist physicians in the care of patients with anal fissure. These principles should provide a rational basis for objective evaluations of patients by physicians and third-party payers. Such evaluations may make routine second opinions unnecessary. These parameters are forged from divergent opinions based on data from published articles including those on controlled trials in refereed journals, textbooks, the collective experiences of clinicians, and the opinions of members of the Standards Task Force. All parameters are reviewed carefully by the Executive Council of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons prior to adoption and will be reviewed periodically and amended as necessary.

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Home Health Conditions by Category ... Contact Us Anal Fissures Health Portals PersonalMD : Anal Fissures Health News Search millions of published articles for news on Anal Fissures The eLibrary newspaper and magazine archive contains articles from current and back issues of hundreds of publications, including: Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts The Journal of Environmental Health Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: To access the full text of articles, sign up for a seven-day no-risk free trial subscription to eLibrary. Web Directory Web Links: Anal Fissure - A tear in the internal lining of the anus, the area called the anal mucosa. An article by Michael Peetz, MD. Anal Fissure: Patient Brochure - An explanation of what this is, the causes, treatment and surgery. Anal Fissures - Self Help page for those with anal fissures. The Web Directory section is adapted from the Open Directory Help build the largest human-edited directory on the web. Submit a Site Open Directory Project Become an Editor

7. Anal Fissure Self Help Page Self help page for those seeking more information on anal fissures. Since hemorrhoidsoften appear to happen with anal fissures, I talk about them too. http://boardsailor.com/jack/af/

Anal Fissure Self Help Page Summary This is a self help page for those seeking more information on anal fissures. Since hemorrhoids often appear to happen with anal fissures, I talk about them too. My goal is to help others by providing information on these ailments. Email List for Anal Fissures Search this Site Anal Fissure Self Help Survey request Modification History Why Do This? I had an anal fissure and was in a lot of pain and did a web search only to find two pages that dealt with anal fissures and I wished there were more. I appreciated reading Joe's saga. I especially liked the last few paragraphs where he said that his fissure receded into oblivion in the two weeks following surgery. I think my self help pages are like an anonymous self help group. It is obvious from the many hits my pages are receiving that they are filling a need. Many of the hits are from searches on "anal + fissure" so people are looking for these pages when they find them. If you would like to contribute anything from a patient or physicians perspective, please do (I will keep your name off of any material you give me unless you want it on the material). Isn't this embarrassing?

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Anal Fissure Self Help Page Summary This is a self help page for those seeking more information on anal fissures. Since hemorrhoids often appear to happen with anal fissures, I talk about them too. My goal is to help others by providing information on these ailments. Email List for Anal Fissures Search this Site Anal Fissure Self Help Survey request Modification History Why Do This? I had an anal fissure and was in a lot of pain and did a web search only to find two pages that dealt with anal fissures and I wished there were more. I appreciated reading Joe's saga. I especially liked the last few paragraphs where he said that his fissure receded into oblivion in the two weeks following surgery. I think my self help pages are like an anonymous self help group. It is obvious from the many hits my pages are receiving that they are filling a need. Many of the hits are from searches on "anal + fissure" so people are looking for these pages when they find them. If you would like to contribute anything from a patient or physicians perspective, please do (I will keep your name off of any material you give me unless you want it on the material). Isn't this embarrassing?

9. 0.2% Nitroglycerin Ointment Management of anal fissures. Stephen Patients with anal fissures usuallypresent with minor anal bleeding and severe anal pain. The http://boardsailor.com/jack/af/gorfine_paper.html

Management of Anal Fissures Stephen R. Gorfine, MD Associate Clinical Professor Department of Surgery The Mount Sinai School of Medicine New York, New York An anal fissure is a linear crack or tear in the distal anoderm. Patients with anal fissures usually present with minor anal bleeding and severe anal pain. The etiology of anal fissures is not known with certainty, however, a considerable body of evidence now suggests an association between abnormal internal anal sphincter (IAS) function and anal fissures. Many studies have documented elevated resting anal pressures in fissure patients.(1,2) It is probable that an abnormal pressure response of the IAS plays a role in the causation of these lesions. Many acute fissures resolve with conservative treatment, however, fissures which become chronic usually require surgical therapy. The Standards Task Force of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons recommends management of chronic anal fissures by "subcutaneous or open lateral internal sphincterotomy, posterior internal sphincterotomy with advancement flap, or manual dilatation".(3) Healing will occur following sphincterotomy in 95 percent of cases.(4) Successful sphincterotomy (or anal dilatation) is associated with a significant decrease in intra-anal pressure.(5,6) Although sphicterotomy is quite effective in promoting healing of anal fissures, it is not without risk. Many studies have demonstrated complications, most notably, temporary or permanent incontinence to gas, liquid and solid stool following sphincterotomy or anal dilatation.(7,8)

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12. Cellegy Pharmaceuticals: Clinical: Anal Fissures Anal fissure patients wanted for clinical trial Non-surgical treatmentfor anal fissures. What are anal fissures? An anal fissure http://www.cellegy.com/clinical/anal_fissures.html

What are Anal Fissures? An anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the anus that is associated with pain (especially during bowel movements), bleeding, and/or itching. While the exact cause of anal fissures is unknown, there is accumulating evidence that increased muscle tone (hypertonicity) of the internal, but not the external, anal sphincter is a predisposing factor in the formation of anal fissures, and possibly hemorrhoids. Blood vessels normally provide an adequate blood supply to the site where fissures occur. When sphincter tone is increased, the blood supply to the affected area is decreased and even minimal trauma, such as a hard stool, may increase the susceptibility to a fissure. In the US, approximately 235,000 anal fissures are diagnosed each year. About 60% of these fissures are acute and heal with conservative treatment. Stool softeners, topical anesthetics, sitz baths, and increased intake of dietary fiber are recommended to relieve pain, and prevent recurrence of the fissures. Anal fissures that do not heal within several weeks are considered chronic. Historically, chronic anal fissures have been treated surgically with a lateral internal anal sphincterotomy, in which the internal anal sphincter (IAS) is partially cut. While severing the IAS has been shown to promote the healing of a large percentage of chronic fissures, it has also been found to create some form of fecal incontinence in up to 35% of patients receiving this surgical treatment.

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14. Cellegy Pharmaceuticals: Products: Anogesic Product Sheet Product Background. Anogesic was invented by a prominent colorectal surgeonas a treatment for anal fissures and hemorrhoids. anal fissures. http://www.cellegy.com/products/anogesic.html

Product Background Clinical/Regulatory Status Anal Fissures Hemorrhoids ... Commercial Strategy Product Background Anogesic was invented by a prominent colorectal surgeon as a treatment for anal fissures and hemorrhoids. Anogesic consists of a proprietary formulation of nitroglycerin, a drug that has been used in the treatment of certain cardiovascular diseases for over a century. Nitroglycerin, a potent dilator of blood vessels, relaxes the internal sphincter muscle restoring normal blood flow to the anal tissue. This effect promoted healing of anal fissures in several studies conducted to date, two of which were published in The New England Journal of Medicine and The Lancet. These publications demonstrate that use of nitroglycerin ointment promotes healing of chronic anal fissures, offers significant pain reduction and eliminates the need for surgery in many cases. $475 MILLION ESTIMATED U.S. PATIENT MARKET FOR ANAL FISSURE AND HEMORRHOIDS

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Home Dr. Jensen Dr. Lozoff General Info ... Print this page Anal fissures originally are a superficial tear in the tissue which lines the anal canal. This superficial tear may deepen and eventually reach the underlying tissues. These tissues are the internal sphincter. With exposure to chronic irritation, the internal sphincter's function may become compromised, Subsequently, sentinel tags, hypertrophied anal papilla and anal stenosis may occur. Most patients with anal fissures relate pain with evacuation, rectal bleeding, itching, swelling and anal discharge. History is usually sufficient for the initial diagnosis. Eventually, further evaluation with palpation (rectal exam) and an endoscopic evaluation are useful. The etiology of an anal fissure may be associated with constipation, diarrhea, rubber band ligation for hemorrhoids or injection of the anal area. Other diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis, AIDS, neoplasms, tuberculosis, and Crohn's disease may also present as anal fissures. A gastrointestinal work-up for these diseases is based upon the patient's presentation and clinical history. Treatment of anal fissures is divided into medical and surgical groups. Medical treatment of acute fissures is based upon topical creams, sitz baths, perirectal hygiene and dietary changes consisting of increasing fiber content.

16. FamilyFun: Health Encyclopedia: Anal Fissures anal fissures, anal fissures can be treated successfully and seldom becomechronic. WHEN SHOULD I SUSPECT THAT MY CHILD HAS anal fissures? http://familyfun.go.com/raisingkids/child/health/childhealth/dony79enc_anfiss/do

Search FamilyFun shortcuts Parenting Tools Field Guide to Parenting Parent Problem Solver Pregnancy Calendar Baby Name Finder ... Article Library Parenting Checklists Immunizations Nursery Planner Holidays All Checklists Parenting Experts Jan Faull, Child Development Dominic Cappello, Learning All Experts parent ... to parent Get tips, support Parenting Boards Expecting Potty Training Sleep Stay-at-Home Moms ... E-Cards Creative. Fun. Free. Catching up is easy to do. Send an E-Card ANAL FISSURES A small tear or cracklike sore in the mucous lining of the anus, the outlet through which fecal waste passes, is known as an anal fissure. Fissures are the most common cause of rectal bleeding in infants and older children. While parents may be alarmed to see a blood stain in their child's stool or diaper, there is usually no need for concern. Anal fissures can be treated successfully and seldom become chronic. WHEN SHOULD I SUSPECT THAT MY CHILD HAS ANAL FISSURES? If you see blood in your child's stools or diaper, anal fissures are a possible cause. Your child also may be constipated, refuse to defecate or complain of pain when moving the bowels. WHAT CAUSES ANAL FISSURES?

17. Anal Dilatation For Anal Fissures Anal Dilatation for anal fissures. Norman Sohn and Michael A. Weinstein. Sohn,N and Weinstein, MA Anal Dilatation for anal fissures. http://ssamed.com/anal_dilatation_for_anal_fissure-paper.htm

S O M E R S E T S U R G I C A L A S S O C I A T E S, P.C. Norman Sohn MD, FACS, FASCRS, Michael Weinstein MD, FACS, FASCRS Jeffrey Aronoff MD,FACS, FASCRS Frank Cohen MD, FACS Joseph Martz MD 475 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 Phone Fax (212) 794 - 2168 Directions to Somerset Surgical Associates PC E-mail somerset@ssamed.com Instructions for patients undergoing sedation Instructions for patients undergoing rectal surgery Colonoscopy preparation with Phospho-Soda ... PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM SOMERSET SURGICAL STAFF Anorectal Physiology Laboratory Anorectal Manometry PNTML Testing Neuromuscular Re-Education/ Bowel Management for Incontinence and Constipation ... Abnormal Manometric Parameters Useful Links American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons genetic testing for hereditary colorectal cancer (mYRIAD GENETIC LABORATORIES) The International Foundation for Bowel Dysfunction ... PubMed Anal Dilatation for Anal Fissures Norman Sohn and Michael A. Weinstein From the Department of Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, NY and the Departments of Surgery of Cornell Medical School and New York University School of Medicine.

18. New Page 2 The precise cause of anal fissures is unknown. BOTULINUM TOXIN. Botulinumtoxin has recently been recommended for anal fissures. http://ssamed.com/new_page_2.htm

S O M E R S E T S U R G I C A L A S S O C I A T E S, P.C. Norman Sohn MD, FACS, FASCRS, Michael Weinstein MD, FACS, FASCRS Jeffrey Aronoff MD,FACS, FASCRS Frank Cohen MD, FACS Joseph Martz MD 475 East 72nd Street, New York, NY 10021 Phone Fax (212) 794 - 2168 Directions to Somerset Surgical Associates PC E-mail somerset@ssamed.com Instructions for patients undergoing sedation Instructions for patients undergoing rectal surgery Colonoscopy preparation with Phospho-Soda ... PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONS FROM SOMERSET SURGICAL STAFF Anorectal Physiology Laboratory Anorectal Manometry PNTML Testing Neuromuscular Re-Education/ Bowel Management for Incontinence and Constipation ... Abnormal Manometric Parameters Useful Links American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons genetic testing for hereditary colorectal cancer (mYRIAD GENETIC LABORATORIES) The International Foundation for Bowel Dysfunction ... PubMed ANAL FISSURE IMPORTANT ASPIRIN WARNING DISCONTINUE ANY ASPIRIN OR ASPIRIN RELATED PRODUCTS 7 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR SCHEDULED COLONOSCOPY OR ANY OTHER SCHEDULED PROCEDURE An anal fissure is a split or tear in the lining of the lower rectum. It can cause pain or bleeding, usually with defecation. The pain typically occurs with or directly follows defecation, persists for several minutes to several hours and then subsides only to recur with the next bowel movement. In some cases the pain can be continuous and intensely severe.

19. Addenbrooke's NHS Trust: FAQs About Anal Fissures Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about anal fissures. anal fissures aredifferent from haemorrhoids and have no relationship with cancer. http://www.addenbrookes.org.uk/serv/clin/surg/colorectal/fissure1.html

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about anal fissures What is an anal fissure? An anal fissure is a split in the skin at the opening of the anus, which leaves exposed some of the muscle fibres of the anal canal. Pain results from the recurrent opening of the wound when the bowels are opened, and it is often accompanied by bleeding. In addition, the inner circle of muscle in the anal canal (called the internal sphincter) goes into spasm: this makes the pain worse and can prevent healing. Anal fissures are different from haemorrhoids and have no relationship with cancer. What are the symptoms of an anal fissure? Pain on passing faeces, which might persist for minutes or hours afterwards. The pain is typically sharp and knife-like rather than an ache; If the fissure is long-standing, a skin tag at the site of the fissure can develop. What are the treatments for an anal fissure? General measures: A high-fibre diet : By eating a high-fibre diet Sitz baths : An 'ordinary' 15-minute bath but in water as warm as you can tolerate several times daily (or as often as you require) can be very soothing and provide several hours of pain relief.

20. Addenbrooke's NHS Trust: FAQs About Surgery For Anal Fissures (internal Sphincte Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about surgery for anal fissures (internalsphincterotomy). Why is surgery necessary for anal fissures? http://www.addenbrookes.org.uk/serv/clin/surg/colorectal/internsphinct1.html

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about surgery for anal fissures (internal sphincterotomy) What is an anal fissure? A fissure is a split in the skin at the opening of the anus, which leaves exposed some of the muscle fibres of the anal canal. Pain results from the recurrent opening of the wound when the bowels are opened and it is often accompanied by bleeding. In addition, the inner circle of muscle in the anal canal (called the internal sphincter) goes into spasm: this makes the pain worse and can prevent healing. FAQs about anal fissures Why is surgery necessary for anal fissures? Surgery is required for some types of fissures that do not respond to simpler forms of treatment. What does the operation entail? The operation to treat anal fissures is called an internal sphincterotomy . It involves that a part of the internal sphincter muscle being cut. The cut relieves the tension of the muscle and allows the fissure to heal. Occasionally, a polyp can develop at the edge of a long-standing fissure, and this might be removed at the same time. It is not usually necessary to remove or suture the fissure itself. What can go wrong?

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