The Importance of Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy Incision: Parallel or Vertical

• Conditions: Anal Fissure

• Registration Number: NCT00980369
• Lead Sponsor: SB Istanbul Education and Research Hospital

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 study investigated whether the type of anoderm incision (vertical or parallel to the anus) affected wound healing, wound-related complications, incontinence and recurrence rates in CAF patients undergoing open LIS.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2007-10
• Primary Completion: 2008-03
• Status Verified: 2009-09
• Study First Submitted: 2009-09-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-09-18
• Last Update Submitted: 2009-09-18
• Study First Posted: 2009-09-21
• Last Update Posted: 2009-09-21
• Study Completion: 2010-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 52

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients undergoing open lateral internal sphincterotomy for chronic anal fissure

Exclusion Criteria

• 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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

SB Istanbul Education and Research Hospital; 🇹🇷 Istanbul, Turkey