Anocutaneous advancement flap provides a quicker cure than fissurectomy in surgical treatment for chronic anal fissure—a retrospective, observational study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Anocutaneous advancement flap provides a quicker cure than fissurectomy in surgical treatment for chronic anal fissure—a retrospective, observational study

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  • Edgar Hancke

  • Katrin Suchan

  • Knut Voelke

  • June 22, 2021

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    Anocutaneous advancement flap (AAF) is proposed as a first-line surgical treatment for chronic anal fissure (CAF) regardless of patient demographics.

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    AAF provides quicker healing compared to fissurectomy, reducing the time to complete wound healing significantly.

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    The study included 481 patients with persistent symptomatic CAF who underwent surgical treatment after failed conservative management.

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    Postoperative outcomes measured included symptom resolution, wound healing, complications, anal incontinence, and recurrence rates.

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    Results indicated that AAF may reduce the risk of anal incontinence compared to traditional lateral internal sphincterotomy.

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Anocutaneous advancement flap provides a quicker cure than fissurectomy in surgical treatment for chronic anal fissure—a retrospective, observational study

  • by Edgar Hancke, Katrin Suchan, Knut Voelke

  • June 22, 2021

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