Most anal fissures won’t need surgery, but studies suggest that up to 40% of fissures may resist healing and become chronic. Healthcare providers recommend surgery when it appears your …

Dec 31, 2024 · If you have a chronic anal fissure that is resistant to other treatments, or if your symptoms are severe, surgery may be recommended. Surgeons usually perform a procedure …

Fissure surgery or sphincterotomy is less painful than the fissure itself. This surgery causes mild pain and reduces pain and pressure resulting from fissures. Learn about the procedure and …

Dec 25, 2025 · Sphincterotomy is a surgery to treat anal fissures when other treatments don't work. It's successful about 95% of the time and most patients are happy with the results. …

May 26, 2023 · A lateral internal sphincterotomy is a surgery that repairs anal fissures. Learn more about the causes, the symptoms, why you should consider surgery, and what to expect …

The majority of anal fissures are probably acute and resolve either spontaneously or with simple dietary modification to increase fibre and laxatives where appropriate.

This blog aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of anal fissure surgery, what to expect during recovery, and how to minimize discomfort and support healing.

Sep 16, 2016 · An anal fissure is a tear of the squamous epithelium that usually extends from the dentate line to the anal verge. In 90% of cases, the fissure manifests as a painful linear ulcer …

Learn about anal fissure diagnosis and treatment including minimally invasive procedures such as a sphincterotomy at Brigham and Women's Hospital.

At Southwest Surgical Associates, the experienced surgeons offer minimally invasive fissurectomy procedures to repair tears in the lining of your anal canal. Surgery supports your …