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World J Gastroenterol. May 28, 2006; 12(20): 3146-3154
Published online May 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i20.3146
Published online May 28, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i20.3146
Controversies in the treatment of common anal problems
Ismail Sagap, Feza H Remzi, Department of Colorectal Surgery (A-30), Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Feza H Remzi, MD, FASCRS, Department of Colorectal Surgery (A-30), Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States. remzif@ccf.org
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Received: March 29, 2006
Revised: April 6, 2006
Accepted: April 16, 2006
Published online: May 28, 2006
Revised: April 6, 2006
Accepted: April 16, 2006
Published online: May 28, 2006
Abstract
Treating common benign anal diseases has evolved towards more outpatient procedures with better outcome. However, minimizing post-procedure morbidities such as pain and the avoidance incontinence remain the most significant concerns. We introduce some controversies and highlight the developments in current surgical practice for the treatment of common anal problems.
Keywords: Anal problems, Treatment