Anal Stenosis.
Publication/Presentation Date
12-1-1994
Abstract
Anal stenosis is an abnormally tight inelastic anal opening that resists digital examination and is most commonly the result of excessive scarring following anorectal surgery. Surgical correction consists of excision of scar tissue, judicious internal sphincterotomy, and replacement of tissue with healthy skin or mucosa. The author's preferred procedure of advancement mucosal anoplasty is described in detail.
Volume
74
Issue
6
First Page
1353
Last Page
1360
ISSN
0039-6109
Published In/Presented At
Khubchandani, I. T. (1994). Anal stenosis. The Surgical Clinics Of North America, 74(6), 1353-1360.
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Medical Specialties | Surgery
PubMedID
7985070
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Department of Surgery Faculty
Document Type
Article
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