title: Lateral internal sphincterotomy in chronic anal fissure--a surgical technique.
abstract: Lateral internal sphincterotoy provides a simple and safe operative procedure which can be performed under local or general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. There is very little postoperative discomfort, the results of treatment are superb, and patient acceptance is excellent.
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery*; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D005401:Fissure in Ano / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008722:Methods