title: Anal fissure.
abstract: Anal fissure is a common condition with a characteristic presentation. Despite increased pharmaceutical options in the medical management of anal fissures, surgical therapy is not in danger of becoming obsolete. Lateral internal sphincterotomy remains an attractive option for many patients suffering from this painful condition.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive 4622 JCP, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. amanda-metcalf@uiowa.edu
authors.forename: Amanda M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Metcalf
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D005401:Fissure in Ano / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors