title: An evidence-based treatment algorithm for anal fissure.
abstract: Guidelines for the treatment of anal fissure have been published in the USA and UK but differ. Many centers follow guidelines based on local experience. In December 2005, we met with the aim of developing an evidence-based treatment algorithm for anal fissure, applicable to both primary and secondary care. This algorithm may rationalize the treatment of anal fissure in primary and secondary care settings.
authors.affiliation: Wolfson Digestive Diseases Centre, Clinical Sciences Wing The Medical School Derby City Hospital, Derby, UK. jon.lund@nottingham.ac.uk
authors.forename: J N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Lund
authors.forename: P O
authors.initials: PO
authors.lastname: Nyström
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Coremans
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Herold
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Karaitianos
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Spyrou
authors.forename: W R
authors.initials: WR
authors.lastname: Schouten
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Sebastian
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Pescatori
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D005401:Fissure in Ano / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007548:Isosorbide Dinitrate / Q000627:therapeutic use; D020030:Nitric Oxide Donors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005996:Nitroglycerin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D020030:Nitric Oxide Donors; D005996:Nitroglycerin; D007548:Isosorbide Dinitrate