An evidence-based treatment algorithm for anal fissure

J N Lund; P O Nyström; G Coremans; A Herold; I Karaitianos; M Spyrou; W R Schouten; A A Sebastian; M Pescatori

doi:10.1007/s10151-006-0276-z

An evidence-based treatment algorithm for anal fissure

Tech Coloproctol. 2006 Oct;10(3):177-80. doi: 10.1007/s10151-006-0276-z. Epub 2006 Sep 14.

Authors

J N Lund¹, P O Nyström, G Coremans, A Herold, I Karaitianos, M Spyrou, W R Schouten, A A Sebastian, M Pescatori

Affiliation

¹ Wolfson Digestive Diseases Centre, Clinical Sciences Wing The Medical School Derby City Hospital, Derby, UK. jon.lund@nottingham.ac.uk

PMID: 16969620
DOI: 10.1007/s10151-006-0276-z

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.

Publication types

Consensus Development Conference
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Algorithms*
Fissure in Ano / diagnosis
Fissure in Ano / therapy*
Humans
Isosorbide Dinitrate / therapeutic use
Nitric Oxide Donors / administration & dosage
Nitric Oxide Donors / therapeutic use
Nitroglycerin / administration & dosage
Nitroglycerin / therapeutic use

Substances

Nitric Oxide Donors
Nitroglycerin
Isosorbide Dinitrate