Comparative Study of Glyceryl Trinitrate Ointment versus Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy in Management of Chronic Anal Fissure
Journal: Archives of Clinical Gastroenterology (Vol.2, No. 1)Publication Date: 2016-04-30
Authors : AR Bansal Rathindra Tripura Rajesh Godara; Jaikaran;
Page : 013-016
Keywords : Chronic anal fissure; Glyceryl trinitrate ointment; Lateral internal sphincterotomy;
Abstract
Aims and Objectives: To prospectively evaluate and compare effectiveness of topical 0.2% glyceryl trinitrate ointment vs lateral internal sphincterotomy in treatment of patients with chronic anal fissure. Material and Methods: The study included a total of 50 patients presented with chronic anal fissure, divided into two groups by computer generated randomization. Group A included 25 patients with chronic anal fissure treated with local glyceryl trinitrate ointment 0.2% whereas Group B included 25 patients managed by lateral internal sphincterotomy.
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