Status:
UNKNOWN
The Importance of Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy Incision: Parallel or Vertical
Lead Sponsor:
SB Istanbul Education and Research Hospital
Conditions:
Anal Fissure
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine effective incision type for the treatment of chronic anal fissures.
Detailed Description
The lateral internal sphincterotomy (LIS) technique is considered the optimal surgical treatment for chronic anal fissures (CAFs); however, questions remain regarding the best technique. The present s...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients undergoing open lateral internal sphincterotomy for chronic anal fissure
Exclusion
- Younger than 18 and older than 65 years of age, patients who had undergone no previous medical treatment, patients with a history of perianal interventions, patients with inflammatory bowel disease, diabetic patients, patients on steroids and immunosuppressives, patients with collagen tissue diseases, mentally retarded patients and patients with malignant disorders.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
52 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00980369
Start Date
October 1 2007
End Date
January 1 2010
Last Update
September 21 2009
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SB Istanbul Education and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)