Epidemiology


Etiology


  • Location: 90% of all anal fissures located at the posterior commissure (6 o’clock in the lithotomy position)
    • Due to the relatively poor perfusion of the posterior anal canal, which makes its mucosa sensitive to trauma and slows healing times

Pathophysiology


Clinical features


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Diagnostics


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Treatment


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