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Skoufou M, Lefèvre JH, Fels A, Fathallah N, Benfredj P, de Parades V. Fissurectomy with mucosal advancement flap anoplasty: The end of a dogma? J Visc Surg 2023; 160:330-336. [PMID: 36973105 DOI: 10.1016/j.jviscsurg.2023.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The goal was to compare fissurectomy with mucosal advancement flap anoplasty to fissurectomy alone in the surgical treatment of anal fissure. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study included patients who underwent surgery in 2019 for solitary, idiopathic, non-infected, posterior anal fissure, after failure of medical treatment. The choice to perform advancement flap anoplasty was based on surgeon preference and did not depend on the fissure itself. The main endpoint was the time to relief of pain. RESULTS Of 599 fissurectomies performed during the study period, 226 patients (37.6% women, mean age 41.7±12.0 years old) underwent fissurectomy alone (n=182) or associated with advancement flap anoplasty (n=44). The two groups differed as to their sex ratio (33.5 vs. 54.5% women, P=0.01), body mass index (25.3±4.0 vs. 23.6±3.9, P=0.013) and Bristol score (3.2 vs. 3.4, P=0.038). Time to relief of pain, time to disappearance of bleeding and time to healing were 1.1 (0.5-2.3), 1.0 (0.5-2.1) and 2.0 (1.1-3.6) months, respectively. The rate of healing was 93.8% and the complication rate was 6.2%. The differences between the two groups for these outcomes were not statistically significant. The risk factors associated with absence of healing were age ≥ 40 years (Odds ratio (OR): 3.84; 95% CI, 1.12-17.68) and pre-surgical duration of fissure<35.6 weeks (OR: 6.54; 95% CI: 1.69-43.21). CONCLUSION Mucosal advancement flap anoplasty does not provide any added value to fissurectomy alone.
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- M Skoufou
- Medical and Surgical Proctology Department, Saint-Joseph Hospital Group, 75014 Paris, France.
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- Department of Digestive Surgery, Sorbonne University, Saint-Antoine Hospital, AP-HP, 75012 Paris, France
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- Clinical Research Department, Saint-Joseph Hospital Group, 75014 Paris, France
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- Medical and Surgical Proctology Department, Saint-Joseph Hospital Group, 75014 Paris, France
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- Medical and Surgical Proctology Department, Saint-Joseph Hospital Group, 75014 Paris, France
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- Medical and Surgical Proctology Department, Saint-Joseph Hospital Group, 75014 Paris, France
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D'Orazio B, Geraci G, Famà F, Terranova G, Di Vita G. Botulinum toxin associated with fissurectomy and anoplasty for hypertonic chronic anal fissure: A case-control study. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9:9722-9730. [PMID: 34877311 PMCID: PMC8610929 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i32.9722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2021] [Revised: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Lateral internal sphincterotomy is still the approach of choice for the treatment of chronic anal fissure (CAF) with internal anal sphincter (IAS) hypertonia, but it is burdened by high-risk postoperative faecal incontinence (FI). Sphincter saving procedures have recently been reconsidered as treatments to overcome this risk. The most employed procedure is fissurectomy with anoplasty, eventually associated with pharmacological sphincterotomy.
AIM To evaluate whether fissurectomy and anoplasty with botulinum toxin injection improves the results of fissurectomy and anoplasty alone.
METHODS We conducted a case-control study involving 30 male patients affected by CAF with hypertonic IAS who underwent fissurectomy and anoplasty with V-Y cutaneous flap advancement. The patients were divided into two groups: Those in group I underwent surgery alone, and those in group II underwent surgery and a botulinum toxin injection directly into the IAS. They were followed up for at least 2 years. The goals were to achieve complete healing of the patient and to assess the FI and recurrence rate along with manometry parameters.
RESULTS The intensity and duration of post-defecatory pain decreased significantly in both groups of patients starting with the first defecation, and this reduction was higher in group II. Forty days after surgery, we achieved complete wound healing in all the patients in group II but only in 80% of the patients in group I (P < 0.032). We recorded 2 cases of recurrence, one in each group, and both healed with conservative therapy. We recorded one temporary and low-grade postoperative case of “de novo” FI. Manometry parameters reverted to the normal range earlier for group II patients.
CONCLUSION The injection of botulinum toxin A in association with fissurectomy and anoplasty with a V-Y advancement flap improves the results of surgery alone in patients affected by CAF with IAS hypertonia.
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- Beatrice D'Orazio
- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Stomatological Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo 90100, Sicily, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Stomatological Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo 90100, Sicily, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology in Adulthood and Childhood "G. Barresi", University Hospital of Messina, Messina 98121, Sicily, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Stomatological Sciences, Postgraduate Medical School in General Surgery, University of Palermo, Palermo 90100, Sicily, Italy
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Stomatological Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo 90100, Sicily, Italy
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Hancke E, Suchan K, Voelke K. Anocutaneous advancement flap provides a quicker cure than fissurectomy in surgical treatment for chronic anal fissure-a retrospective, observational study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2021; 406:2861-2867. [PMID: 34159437 PMCID: PMC8803790 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-021-02227-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Purpose Anocutaneous advancement flap is a surgical procedure for the treatment of chronic anal fissures. This study aimed to assess the results of anocutaneous advancement flap in a consecutive cohort of patients. Methods This is a retrospective, observational study. From 2000 to 2011, 481 patients had been operated for a single chronic anal fissure at the Maingau Clinic of the German Red Cross in Frankfurt am Main. The intention was to excise the fissure by fissurectomy (FIS) and then to cover the wound primarily with an anocutaneous advancement flap (AAF). The primary outcomes were resolution of symptoms and healing rates 1 month postoperatively. Secondary outcomes included incidences of early and late complications, postoperative incontinence, and recurrent fissure. Results Anocutaneous advancement flap was performed in 455 (94.6%). In 26 (5.4%) patients, AAF failed due to lacking skin and the wound left open after FIS. One month postoperatively, half of the patients with AAF were free of symptoms (53.2%) with complete wound healing (47.9%). The incidence of early complications within 1 month postoperatively was 0.9% after AAF. From 1 month to 5 years after operation anal abscesses and fistula occurred in 2.9%. Mild symptoms of anal incontinence were recorded in 0.2% and recurrent chronic anal fissure in 3.3% of patients. Subgroup analysis revealed improved wound healing 1 month postoperatively in patients with AAF compared to FIS. Conclusion Anocutaneous advancement flap is a very safe sphincter-sparing surgical option for CAF, provides a quicker cure than fissurectomy, and may be considered a good first-line surgical treatment option for chronic anal fissures if medical treatment failed.
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- Edgar Hancke
- Sektion Proktologie, Klinik für Allgemein-, Viszeral-, Thorax- und Gefäßchirurgie, Ketteler Krankenhaus Offenbach, Lichtenplattenweg 85, D-63071, Offenbach am Main, Germany. .,Centrum Coloproctologie, Klinik Maingau Vom Roten Kreuz, Eschenheimer Anlage 7, 60316, Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
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- Centrum Coloproctologie, Klinik Maingau Vom Roten Kreuz, Eschenheimer Anlage 7, 60316, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Centrum Coloproctologie, Klinik Maingau Vom Roten Kreuz, Eschenheimer Anlage 7, 60316, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D'Orazio B, Geraci G, Martorana G, Sciumé C, Corbo G, Di Vita G. Fisurectomy and anoplasty with botulinum toxin injection in patients with chronic anal posterior fissure with hypertonia: a long-term evaluation. Updates Surg 2020; 73:1575-1581. [PMID: 32666478 PMCID: PMC8397652 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-020-00846-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Chronic anal fissure’s (CAF) etiopathogenesis remain unclear. CAF of the posterior commissure (CAPF) are often characterized by internal anal sphincter (IAS) hypertonia. The treatment of this disease aimed to reduce IAS hypertonia. Due to the high rate of anal incontinence after LIS, the employment of sphincter preserving surgical techniques associated to pharmacological sphincterotomy appears more sensible. The aim of our study is to evaluate the long-term results of fissurectomy and anoplasty with V–Y cutaneous flap advancement associated to 30 UI of botulinum toxin injection for CAPF with IAS hypertonia. We enrolled 45 patients undergone to fissurectomy and anoplasty with V–Y cutaneous flap advancement and 30 UI botulinum toxin injection. All patients were followed up for at least 5 years after the surgical procedure, with evaluation of anal continence, recurrence rate and MRP (Maximum resting pressure), MSP (Maximum restricting pressure), USWA (Ultrasound wave activity). All patients healed within 40 days after surgery. We observed 3 “de novo” post-operative anal incontinence cases, temporary and minor; the pre-operative ones have only temporary worsened after surgery. We reported 3 cases of recurrences, within 2 years from surgery, all healed after conservative medical therapy. At 5 year follow-up post-operative manometric findings were similar to those of healthy subjects. At 5 years after the surgical procedure, we achieved good results, and these evidences show that surgical section of the IAS is not at all necessary for the healing process of the CAPF.
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- Beatrice D'Orazio
- General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Stomatological Sciences, University of Palermo, Via Liborio Giuffrè, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy.,Postgraduate Medical School in General Surgery, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Stomatological Sciences, University of Palermo, Via Liborio Giuffrè, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- General and Oncological Surgery Unit, Fondazione Istituto G. Giglio, Cefalù, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Stomatological Sciences, University of Palermo, Via Liborio Giuffrè, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Stomatological Sciences, University of Palermo, Via Liborio Giuffrè, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy.,Postgraduate Medical School in General Surgery, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical, Oncological and Stomatological Sciences, University of Palermo, Via Liborio Giuffrè, 5, 90127, Palermo, Italy.
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Hancke E. Sphinkterschonende operative Therapie der chronischen Analfissur durch primäre plastische Deckung. COLOPROCTOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00053-020-00459-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Hancke E, Suchan K, Völke K. Anokutaner Advancement-Flap zur sphinkterschonenden chirurgischen Therapie der chronischen Analfissur. COLOPROCTOLOGY 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s00053-020-00449-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Theodoropoulos GE, Spiropoulos V, Bramis K, Plastiras A, Zografos G. Dermal Flap Advancement Combined with Conservative Sphincterotomy in the Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure. Am Surg 2015. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481508100224] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) is considered the surgical treatment of choice for chronic anal fissure (CAF). Flap techniques for fissure coverage have the advantage of primary wound healing, potentially providing better functional results and faster pain relief. The standard surgical strategy for CAF consisting of conventional LIS (CLIS) up tothe dentate line was modified by “tailoring” the LIS to the apex of the CAF, but never greater than 1 cm, and by advancing a dermal flap for coverage of the CAF (LIS + flap) after fissurectomy. Thirty consecutive patients who underwent “LIS + flap” were compared with 32 patients who had been previously treated by CLIS. A modified, trapezoidlike Y-V flap from perianal skin was advanced into the CAF base. Pain at the first postoperative day, pain at defecation during the first week, postoperative use of analgesics, and time for patients’ pain relief were significantly less at the “LIS + flap” group ( P < 0.01). Objective healing was achieved faster ( P < 0.01) and soiling episodes were less ( P < 0.05) after “LIS + flap.” The addition of a dermal flap after “conservative” LIS resulted in better healing and significantly less postoperative discomfort than the isolated application of CLIS.
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- George E. Theodoropoulos
- Colorectal and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Unit, First Department of Propaedeutic Surgery of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Colorectal and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Unit, First Department of Propaedeutic Surgery of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Colorectal and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Unit, First Department of Propaedeutic Surgery of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Colorectal and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Unit, First Department of Propaedeutic Surgery of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- Colorectal and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Unit, First Department of Propaedeutic Surgery of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece
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Magdy A, El Nakeeb A, Fouda EY, Youssef M, Farid M. Comparative study of conventional lateral internal sphincterotomy, V-Y anoplasty, and tailored lateral internal sphincterotomy with V-Y anoplasty in the treatment of chronic anal fissure. J Gastrointest Surg 2012; 16:1955-62. [PMID: 22869534 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-012-1984-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2012] [Accepted: 07/24/2012] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lateral internal sphincterotomy has been proven highly effective in curing anal fissure but with a high incidence of postoperative incontinence. OBJECTIVE We compared conventional lateral internal sphincterotomy, V-Y advancement flap, and combined tailored lateral internal sphincterotomy with V-Y advancement flap in treating anal fissure. PATIENTS Consecutive patients treated for anal fissure at our colorectal unit were evaluated for inclusion. Participants were randomly allocated to receive conventional sphincterotomy (GI), V-Y advancement flap (GII), or combined tailored lateral sphincterotomy with V-Y advancement l flap (GIII). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES The primary outcome measure was the incontinence rate; secondary outcomes included healing rate, operative time, anal manometery, and recurrence rate. RESULTS One hundred fifty patients with chronic anal fissure were randomized. Healing rate after 1 year was 84% in GI, 48% in GII, and 94% in GIII, respectively (P = 0.001). The recurrence rate was 4% in G1, 22% in GII, and 2% in GIII (P = 0.01). Incontinence rate was 14% in GI, 0% in GII, and 2% in GIII (P = 0.03). CONCLUSION Although all three procedures are simple and easy to perform, tailored lateral internal sphincterotomy with V-YF appears to produce the greatest healing rate, with the fewest complications and less rate of recurrence.
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- Alaa Magdy
- Mansoura University Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt
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Anal fissure is one of the most common anorectal problems. Anal fissure is largely associated with high anal sphincter pressures and most treatment options are based on reducing anal pressures. Conservative management, using increased fiber and warm baths, results in healing of approximately half of all anal fissures. In fissures that fail conservative care, various pharmacologic and surgical options offer satisfactory cure rates. Lateral internal sphincterotomy remains the gold standard for definitive management of anal fissure. This review outlines the key points in the presentation, pathophysiology, and management of anal fissure.
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Patti R, Territo V, Aiello P, Angelo GL, Di Vita G. Manometric Evaluation of Internal Anal Sphincter after Fissurectomy and Anoplasty for Chronic Anal Fissure: A Prospective Study. Am Surg 2012. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481207800531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Chronic anal fissure (CAF) is a common painful clinical disease and its pathogenesis remains poorly understood. After failure of pharmacological therapy, that is the first-line treatment, surgical sphincterotomy remains the treatment of choice although it is followed by a high rate of anal incontinence resulting from the sphincter damage; therefore, the research of a sphincter-saving surgical option has become an important goal. The aim of this study was to evaluate the manometric modifications and the incidence of anal incontinence after fissurectomy and anoplasty with advancement skin flap in patients affected by CAF with hypertonia of the internal anal sphincter (IAS). Fifteen patients affected by CAF with hypertonia of IAS, unresponsive to medical therapy, were enrolled. All subjects underwent fissurectomy and anoplasty with advancement skin flap. Anorectal manometry was performed preoperatively and after 6 and 12 months from surgery. Maximum resting pressure (MRP), maximum squeeze pressure (MSP), ultraslow wave activity (USWA), fissure healing, anal continence, and postoperative complications were recorded. All patients healed within 30 days from surgery. No intra- or postoperative complications were recorded except for a case of partial donor site break. No significant modifications of MSP were detected. Six months after surgery, MRP was higher with respect to healthy subjects but significantly reduced in comparison to baseline levels. At 12 months, it was higher have versus 6-month values but significantly lower versus preoperative values. USWA was significantly represented in patients with CAF versus healthy subject. Both at 6 and 12 months, they decreased significantly with respect to preoperative values without significant differences versus healthy subjects. Both at 6 and 12 months, anal continence did not differ with respect to preoperative time. The fissurectomy with anoplasty resulted in a high healing rate without surgical sequelae or anal incontinence. Also, it was able to reduce IAS pressure in the same manner as surgical sphincterotomy or forceful dilatation.
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- Rosalia Patti
- General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical and Oncological Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical and Oncological Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical and Oncological Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical and Oncological Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- General Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical and Oncological Sciences, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Patti R, Guercio G, Territo V, Aiello P, Angelo GL, Di Vita G. Advancement flap in the management of chronic anal fissure: a prospective study. Updates Surg 2012; 64:101-6. [DOI: 10.1007/s13304-012-0147-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2011] [Accepted: 03/14/2012] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
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Abbas MA. Wide local excision for Buschke-Löwenstein tumor or circumferential carcinoma in situ. Tech Coloproctol 2011; 15:313-8. [PMID: 21744097 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-011-0715-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2010] [Accepted: 06/28/2011] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to evaluate the outcome of patients with Buschke-Löwenstein tumor or circumferential anal carcinoma in situ who underwent wide local excision with flap or skin graft coverage of the wound. METHODS A retrospective review was conducted of all patients operated at Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center during a 6-year period. Outcome measures included postoperative complications, functional results, recurrence rate, and re-intervention rate. RESULTS Of 152 patients operated for dysplastic anal lesions or tumors, 10 (7%) underwent wide local excision for Buschke-Löwenstein tumor or circumferential anal carcinoma in situ [men 70%, mean age 36 years]. Median duration of symptoms was 5 years. Eighty percent of patients had prior operations and 50% were positive for the human immunodeficiency virus. Mean size of the lesion was 41 cm(2). Microscopic margin positivity was noted in 60%. Wound was closed with house advancement flap in majority of patients. Only one patient had fecal diversion. Median length of stay was 2 days. Postoperative complications were noted in 50% of patients. Rate of transient postoperative incontinence was 30%. Recurrent disease was noted in 3 patients with the human immunodeficiency virus [median follow-up: 18 months]. All recurrences were treated with local fulguration or medication. CONCLUSION Wide local excision with flap or skin graft coverage is an option for patients with Buschke-Löwenstein tumor or circumferential anal carcinoma in situ. Close postoperative surveillance is advised due to the risk of recurrent disease, especially in patients with the human immunodeficiency virus.
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- Maher A Abbas
- Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kaiser Permanente, 4760 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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Mucosal Advancement Flap Anoplasty for Chronic Anal Fissure Resistant to Conservative Therapy. World J Surg 2011; 35:900-4. [DOI: 10.1007/s00268-011-0959-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Patti R, Famà F, Barrera T, Migliore G, Di Vita G. Fissurectomy and anal advancement flap for anterior chronic anal fissure without hypertonia of the internal anal sphincter in females. Colorectal Dis 2010; 12:1127-30. [PMID: 19843117 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2009.02068.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM Lateral internal sphincterotomy is considered the surgical treatment of choice for chronic anal fissure after failure of medical therapy but it risks continence. The aim of the study was to evaluate fissurectomy with advancement flap for anterior chronic anal fissure (CAAF) resistant to medical therapy. METHOD Sixteen women with CAAF without hypertonia of the internal anal sphincter, unresponsive to previous medical treatment, were included in the study. Absence of hypertonia was defined as a maximum anal resting pressure (MRP) of less than 85 mmHg. All patients underwent fissurectomy with an advancement skin flap. RESULTS Complete healing occurred in all patients within 30 days. The intensity and the duration of pain after defecation reduced from the first postoperative defecation. MRP before surgery and at 6 months showed no significant difference. At 1 month, four patients experienced a continence disturbance, two of whom had it preoperatively. At 12 months, two (12.5%) patients continued to experience a continence disturbance. CONCLUSION Fissurectomy with skin advancement flap resulted in complete healing and full relief of symptoms in all patients. There was a low incidence of continence disturbance.
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- R Patti
- Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgical and Oncological Science, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Lolli P, Malleo G, Rigotti G. Treatment of chronic anal fissures and associated stenosis by autologous adipose tissue transplant: a pilot study. Dis Colon Rectum 2010; 53:460-6. [PMID: 20305447 DOI: 10.1007/dcr.0b013e3181b726b2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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PURPOSE A substantial body of recent evidence suggests that autologous adipose tissue transplant promotes healing in different lesions associated with local ischemia. We report the outcome of lipoaspirate transplant in hard-to-treat chronic anal fissures. METHODS Eight patients were included in this pilot study, 5 with single and 3 with multiple fissures. All had intense anal pain and had previously undergone proctologic surgery, with internal sphincterotomy performed in 6 patients. Severe stenosis was present in 3 patients and moderate stenosis in 2. Preoperative assessment included anoscopy, anorectal manometry, colonoscopy, and microbiological tests to exclude inflammatory, neoplastic, or infectious diseases. Surgical treatment consisted of transplant of purified autologous fat retrieved from the hypogastrium. Follow-up was scheduled after 1 week, at 2, 3, 6, and 12 months, and thereafter on a yearly basis. RESULTS All of the patients were discharged several hours after surgery. No early postoperative complication was observed. Complete healing and pain remission were achieved in 6 patients (75%), 4 of whom were treated in a single session, whereas 2 patients required 2 and 3 sessions. Anal stenosis was resolved in 4 of 5 patients (80%). The therapy was unsuccessful in 2 patients (25%). Mean follow-up was 18 months (range, 3-36 months). CONCLUSION Perianal autologous fat transplant can be safely performed for the treatment of complex anal fissures. It is well tolerated and offers encouraging results, although further research is warranted because of the small number of patients treated and the relatively short follow-up time.
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- Paola Lolli
- Department of Surgical and Anesthesiological Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.
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Anal fissure is a common disorder that is effectively treated and prevented with conservative measures in its acute form, whereas chronic fissures may require medical or surgical therapy. This article discusses the nonoperative and operative management strategies, reviews the current literature on expected outcomes, and provides guidance on dealing with fissures in special situations, such as patients with inflammatory bowel disease or hypotonic sphincters.
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- Daniel O Herzig
- Department of Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road, Mail Code L-223A, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
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Fissurectomy combined with anoplasty and injection of botulinum toxin in treatment of anterior chronic anal fissure with hypertonia of internal anal sphincter: a pilot study. Tech Coloproctol 2010; 14:31-6. [PMID: 20127381 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-009-0562-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2009] [Accepted: 12/21/2009] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND In patients affected by anterior chronic anal fissure (CAAF) with hypertonia of the internal anal sphincter (IAS), the role of IAS hypertonia remains unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of fissurectomy combined with advancement flap and IAS injection of botulinum toxin in healing the CAAF with hypertonia of IAS resistant to medical therapy. METHODS Ten consecutive patients were enrolled. Anorectal manometry was performed preoperatively and at 6 months. CAAF with hypertonia was defined as those associated with maximum resting pressure (MRP) values higher than 85 mmHg. All patients underwent fissurectomy and anoplasty with advancement skin flap combined with the intrasphincter injection of 30 UI of botulinum toxin. Complete healing, MRP changes, relief of symptoms and immediate and long-term complications were recorded. RESULTS Complete healing was observed in all patients within 30 days of the operation. The intensity and duration of pain post-defecation was reduced significantly starting from the first defecation. In all subjects, the preoperative MRP values were significantly reduced at 6 months. One month after surgery, three patients reported anal incontinence, two of them had complained preoperatively. The only postoperative complications were minor. CONCLUSIONS Fissurectomy combined with advancement flap and intrasphincter injection of botulinum toxin results in complete healing, significant MRP reduction and full relief of symptom in all patients, thus it represents a valid procedure in preventing the occurrence of anal incontinence.
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Patti R, Famà F, Tornambè A, Restivo M, Di Vita G. Early Results of Fissurectomy and Advancement Flap for Resistant Chronic Anal Fissure without Hypertonia of the Internal Anal Sphincter. Am Surg 2010. [DOI: 10.1177/000313481007600217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of fissurectomy with skin advancement flap in healing chronic anal fissures without hypertonia of the internal anal sphincter. Twenty-six consecutive patients who failed healing after well-practiced topical medical therapy were enrolled. Anorectal manometry was performed preoperative and 6 months postoperatively. All patients were treated with fissurectomy and advancement flap through healthy skin tissue. All patients healed completely within 30 days from operation. The intensity and the duration of pain post-defecation was reduced significantly with respect to the preoperative values starting from the first defecation. One patient suffered urinary retention, two patients suffered infections, and two partial breakdowns were recorded. At 6 months the maximum resting pressure values were similar to those were detected preoperatively. One month after surgery, anal incontinence was reported in seven patients, four of whom complained about it preoperatively. At 12 months, only three subjects reported incontinence. No patients needed reoperation and no recurrences were detected. The fissurectomy, in combination with advancement flap, is a safe sphincter-saving procedure for the treatment of chronic anal fissures without hypertonia of internal anal sphincter that fails medical conservative treatment.
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- Rosalia Patti
- Department of Surgical and Oncological Science, Division of General Surgery, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Oncological Science, Division of General Surgery, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Oncological Science, Division of General Surgery, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Oncological Science, Division of General Surgery, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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- Department of Surgical and Oncological Science, Division of General Surgery, University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
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Alver O, Ersoy YE, Aydemir I, Erguney S, Teksoz S, Apaydin B, Ertem M. Use of "house" advancement flap in anorectal diseases. World J Surg 2009; 32:2281-6. [PMID: 18679744 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-008-9699-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND A retrospective review of 28 patients who had "house flap" anoplasty was carried out to evaluate the therapeutic effectiveness of the procedure. METHODS House flap anoplasty was performed at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical School, General Surgery Department, in 28 patients over 4 years. Indications were chronic anal fissure, anal stenosis, high transsphincteric fistula, low rectovaginal fistula, anal neoplasia, and obstetric third-degree perineal tear and incontinence. After rectangular excision of the anal or perianal lesion, the "walls" and "roof" of the house flap were incised to the depth of ischiorectal fat. The "base" of this house-shaped flap was then fixed to the top of the excised area. RESULTS Median postoperative hospital stay was 4.86 (range = 2-12) days. Postoperative complications included three patients with minimal wound dehiscence and one with rectovaginal fistula recurrence. At a median follow-up of 26.4 (range = 1-46) months, excluding the patient with recurrence, all patients were satisfied with house flap anoplasty. CONCLUSION House advancement flap anoplasty is a relatively simple procedure, combining the beneficial features of rectangular flaps and V-Y plasties. It can be used in nearly all types of anoderm deficiencies with a high rate of success and patient satisfaction.
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- Olcay Alver
- General Surgery Department, Cerrahpasa Medical School, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Giordano P, Gravante G, Grondona P, Ruggiero B, Porrett T, Lunniss PJ. Simple cutaneous advancement flap anoplasty for resistant chronic anal fissure: a prospective study. World J Surg 2009; 33:1058-63. [PMID: 19225835 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-009-9937-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND A proportion of patients with chronic anal fissure have persistent symptoms and pathology despite optimum conservative therapies. Lateral anal sphincterotomy, the standard surgical treatment, is associated with functional compromise in a minority of patients. Sphincter-sparing anoplasty has been advocated as an alternative procedure for those with "low pressure" sphincters. The aim of this study was to determine the efficacy of simple cutaneous advancement flap anoplasty (SCAFA) when applied to consecutive patients with chronic anal fissure irrespective of anal tone and the patient's gender. METHOD This was a prospective outcome study of 51 consecutive patients treated with SCAFA over a 6.5-year period. RESULTS Surgery was well tolerated. There were three (5.9%) early flap dehiscences, all of which were treated with repeat SCAFA, and one of those three patients remained symptomatic at 2 months. All fissures healed in the short term. Three other patients subsequently developed fissures at sites remote from the original pathology. Continence was unaffected by the procedure. CONCLUSIONS Simple cutaneous advancement flap anoplasty should be considered as a first-line surgical treatment of chronic anal fissure, irrespective of patient gender and anal tone.
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- Pasquale Giordano
- Department of Surgery, Whipps Cross University Hospital, Whipps Cross Road, London E11 1NR, UK.
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Siproudhis L, Eléouet M, Abittan S. [Treatment of recurrent anal fissures: what should be done?]. GASTROENTEROLOGIE CLINIQUE ET BIOLOGIQUE 2008; 32:S215-S220. [PMID: 18467054 DOI: 10.1016/j.gcb.2008.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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- L Siproudhis
- Service des maladies de l'appareil digestif, hôpital de Pontchaillou, 35033 Rennes cedex, France.
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Jenkins JT, Urie A, Molloy RG. Anterior anal fissures are associated with occult sphincter injury and abnormal sphincter function. Colorectal Dis 2008; 10:280-5. [PMID: 17655720 DOI: 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2007.01335.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The pathogenesis of chronic anal fissure (CAF) remains incompletely understood but most are associated with a high resting anal pressure and reduced perfusion at the fissure site. To date, no major distinction has been made between anterior and posterior anal fissures and their aetiology and treatment. We compared anterior and posterior fissures in patients who have failed to respond to medical treatment with respect to their underlying aetiology, anal canal pressures and sphincter muscle integrity. METHOD Seventy consecutive patients (54 female:16 male) with a symptomatic CAF and 39 normal controls (19 female:20 male) without evidence of significant ano-rectal pathology were prospectively assessed by manometry and anal endosonography. RESULTS Anterior anal fissures were identified in a younger age group [33 years (IQR 26-37) vs 41 years (IQR 36-52)] and predominantly in women. Anterior fissure patients were significantly more likely to have underlying external anal sphincter defects compared with posterior fissures [OR 10.9 (95% CI 3.4-35.4)]. Maximum resting pressure was not significantly elevated for anterior fissures compared with controls (P = 0.316) but was significantly elevated in posterior fissures (P = 0.005). The maximum squeeze pressure was significantly lower in the anterior fissure group [167 cmH2O (IQR 126-196) vs 205 cmH2O (IQR 174-262), P = 0.004]. A history of obstetric trauma was significantly associated with anterior fissure location [OR 13.9 (95% CI 3.4-55.7)]. CONCLUSIONS Anterior anal fissures are associated with occult external anal sphincter injury and impaired external anal sphincter function compared with posterior fissures. These findings have implications for treatment, especially if a definitive procedure, such as lateral internal sphincterotomy, is considered.
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- J T Jenkins
- Department of Surgical Gastroenterology, Gartnavel General Hospital, Glasgow, UK
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- Vincent de Parades
- Service de proctologie médico-interventionnelle, Goupe hospitalier Diaconesses-Croix Saint-Simon, Paris.
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INTRODUCTION Anal fissure is a common and distressing problem the true incidence of which is probably higher than recorded. There is a progressive understanding of the etiopathogenesis of this entity and the changing trend in its management approach. This is a systematic review of available published literature looking at current management options in anal fissures. METHODS A MEDLINE-based search of the relevant literature from 1970 to 2004 was performed on the current concepts in etiopathogenesis and management of anal fissure. RESULTS The current opinion is a drift toward conservative measures as the first- and second-line approaches rather than surgery for treatment of anal fissure. Simple and readily available measures with less complication, good patient compliance, and satisfaction requiring no hospitalization should first be considered. CONCLUSIONS Most anal fissures heal with medical therapy, but their limitations include side effects, poor compliance, and recurrence of the fissure. A cautious surgical approach is required to treat those who do not respond to medical therapy.
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Arroyo A, Pérez-Vicente F, Serrano P, Candela F, Sánchez A, Pérez-Vázquez MT, Calpena R. Tratamiento de la fisura anal crónica. Cir Esp 2005; 78:68-74. [PMID: 16420800 DOI: 10.1016/s0009-739x(05)70893-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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Chronic anal fissure is a common benign anorectal problem in Western countries that substantially impairs the patient's life. Consequently, a rapid and effective solution is required. We reviewed the various treatments for chronic anal fissure described in the literature, with the aim of establishing a therapeutic protocol. We recommend surgical sphincterotomy (preferably open or closed lateral sphincterotomy) as the first therapeutic approach in patients with chronic anal fissure. However, we prefer the use of chemical sphincterotomy (preferably botulinum toxin) in patients aged more than 50 years old and in those with previous incontinence, risk factors for incontinence (previous anal surgery, multiple vaginal births, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, etc.), or without anal hypertonia, despite the higher recurrence rate with medical treatments, since this procedure avoids the greater risk of residual incontinence described in the literature with surgical sphincterotomy in this group of patients.
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- Antonio Arroyo
- Servicio de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo, Hospital General Universitario de Elche, Elche, Alicante, Spain.
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Tou S, Malik A, Huang A. Chronic anal fissure (Br J Surg 2004; 91: 270-279). Br J Surg 2004; 91:1073-4. [PMID: 15286976 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.4785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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