title: Nicorandil induced perianal ulceration.
abstract: Nicorandil is a cardioprotective drug which is used in the prophylaxis and long-term treatment of angina pectoris. Debilitating perianal ulcer is a rare complication of Nicorandil therapy which can cause diagnostic and management dilemmas. We describe the management of a case of Nicorandil-induced perianal ulcer and review pertinent contemporary literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom. jtiernan@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: J P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Tiernan
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Baraza
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Chelham
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Garner
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Angel
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Shrestha
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000787:Angina Pectoris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D005401:Fissure in Ano / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020108:Nicorandil / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014665:Vasodilator Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D014665:Vasodilator Agents; D020108:Nicorandil