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An evidence-based treatment algorithm for anal fissure

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Guidelines for the treatment of anal fissure have been published in the USA and UK but differ. Many centers follow guidelines based on local experience. In December 2005, we met with the aim of developing an evidence-based treatment algorithm for anal fissure, applicable to both primary and secondary care. This algorithm may rationalize the treatment of anal fissure in primary and secondary care settings.

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  1. Wolfson Digestive Diseases Centre, Clinical Sciences Wing The Medical School Derby City Hospital, Derby, UK

    J. N. Lund

  2. Centre of Medical and Surgical Gastroenterology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden

    P. O. Nyström

  3. Department of Gastroenterology, Gasthuisberg University Hospital, Leuven, Belgium

    G. Coremans

  4. Enddarm-Zentrum, Mannheim, Germany

    A. Herold

  5. Hellenic Center Hospital, Athens, Greece

    I. Karaitianos

  6. Coloproctology Unit, Villa Flaminia Hospital, Rome, Italy

    M. Spyrou & M. Pescatori

  7. Department of Surgery, Dijkzigt University Hospital, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

    W. R. Schouten

  8. Coloproctology Unit, Department of Surgery University Hospital, Elche, Spain

    A. A. Sebastian

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Lund, J.N., Nyström, P.O., Coremans, G. et al. An evidence-based treatment algorithm for anal fissure. Tech Coloproctol 10, 177–180 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-006-0276-z

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