title: Controversies in the treatment of common anal problems.
abstract: Treating common benign anal diseases has evolved towards more outpatient procedures with better outcome. However, minimizing post-procedure morbidities such as pain and the avoidance incontinence remain the most significant concerns. We introduce some controversies and highlight the developments in current surgical practice for the treatment of common anal problems.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colorectal Surgery (A-30), Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
authors.forename: Ismail
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Sagap
authors.forename: Feza-H
authors.initials: FH
authors.lastname: Remzi
mesh_terms: D001004:Anus Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D001005:Anus Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D005242:Fecal Incontinence / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D011182:Postoperative Care; D016896:Treatment Outcome