Probe-guided intersphincteric lateral internal sphincterotomy shows significant promise for treating chronic anal fissures, enhancing surgical precision and outcomes.
- Achieved 96.4% healing rate within 4 weeks in 165 cases, with only 2 recurrences.
- Complications remained low: no incontinence or keyhole deformities reported, and only 2.4% required drainage revision.
This technique allows for effective management of complex cases, minimizing recovery time and enhancing patient satisfaction.
- Average procedure time was just 11 minutes with minimal blood loss (<5 ml).
Journal Article by Liu R, Li J (…) Zhong S et 3 al. in Dis Colon Rectum
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