Botulinum toxin injection versus lateral internal sphincterotomy in the treatment of chronic anal fissure: a non-randomized controlled trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although lateral internal sphincterotomy is the gold-standard treatment for chronic anal fissure, intrasphincteric injection of botulinum toxin seems to be a reliable new option. The aim of this non-randomized study is to compare the...

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Main Authors: Ulusoy Nefise B, Kalaycı Cem, İmeryüz Neşe, Gültekin Yücel, Memişoğlu Kemal, Giral Adnan, Tözün Nurdan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-03-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/4/7