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Anal Sphincterotomy

Surgical Procedure

Anal sphincterotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat mucosal fissures of the anal canal and sphincter by incising the sphincter muscle to relieve the muscle spasm that prevents such fissures from healing.

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Anal Sphincterotomy
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Anal Fissure

Anal Sphincterotomy
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Anal Fissure, Conditions
Source Anal sphincterotomy (Wikipedia)
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Anal sphincterotomy (Wikipedia)
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anal_sphincterotomy, lead section
    Anal sphincterotomy is a surgical procedure that involves treating mucosal fissures from the anal canal/sphincter.
  • Treats: Anal Fissure, Lead
    Anal sphincterotomy is a surgical procedure that involves treating mucosal fissures from the anal canal/sphincter.
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