Real world outcomes of lateral internal sphincterotomy vs botulinum toxin for the management of chronic anal fissures

Background: Lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) remains the gold standard surgical approach for the management of chronic anal fissures (CAF). The procedure however, is complicated by the risk of postoperative incontinence. Intrasphincteric Botulinum Toxin (BT) has gained popularity as an alternat...

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Main Authors: Marie Shella De Robles, Christopher J. Young
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-01-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S101595842100244X