Anal Fissure
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Anal Fissure Outlook
What to expect with an anal fissure:
Most anal fissures heal without treatment within a week.
Recurrences of anal fissures are common, but complications are rare.
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Anal Fissure Complications
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Last Updated: Feb 23, 2008
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Anal Fissure References:
Jonas M, Scholefield J. Anal fissure (chronic). Clin Evid. 2004 Dec;(12):581-90.
Lawes D, Taylor I. Recent randomised trials in colorectal disease. Colorectal Dis. 2005 Jan;7(1):8-17.
Nelson R. Operative procedures for fissure in ano. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2005 Apr 18;(2):CD002199.
