Anal sphincterotomy is a surgical procedure that involves treating mucosal fissures from the anal canal/sphincter.[1][2] The word is formed from sphincter + otomy (to cut, to separate).[3]
| Anal sphincterotomy | |
|---|---|
 Anal fissure treatment, lateral sphincterotomy | |
| ICD-9-CM | 49.5 |
Procedure
edit- The surgery can be performed under any kind of anesthesia.
- After anesthesia is administered, the area is cleaned with an antiseptic solution.
- The sphincter is separated either by simply stretching or cutting. Cutting the muscle prevents spasm and temporarily weakens the muscles. Both methods help the underlying area to heal.
- Remove the fissure and any underlying scar tissue.
- Suture back the wound.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Anal Sphincterotomy". Winchester Hospital. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ W. Patric Mazier M.D. (1972). "An evaluation of the surgical treatment of anal fissures". Diseases of the Colon & Rectum. 15: 222–227. doi:10.1007/BF02589868.
- ^ "sphincterotomy". Oxford University Press. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ "Sphincterotomy". drugs.com. March 4, 2021. Retrieved April 14, 2021.