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Surgery for anismus

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  • Mario Pescatori

  • June 24, 2026

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    Anismus affects 44% of constipated patients with obstructed defecation and can be linked to anxiety and depression.

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    Conservative treatments for anismus include pelvic floor rehabilitation and Botulinum toxin injections.

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    Bilateral partial miotomy is a surgical approach that has shown a 70% cure rate for anismus at one year.

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    Recent minimally invasive techniques for bilateral partial miotomy report no cases of permanent anal incontinence.

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    Careful patient selection is essential to avoid surgery in individuals with weak sphincters or mental health issues.

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Surgery for anismus

  • by Mario Pescatori

  • June 24, 2026

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