Comparison of Glyceryl Trinitrate Ointment versus Internal Lateral Sphincterotomy for Anal Fissure Pain Relief

Author:

Sadiq Imran,Javed Shakir Muhammad,Naheed Khan Ruqqia,Akhlaq Ahmed Muhammad,Samina Ashfaq Syeda,Ijaz Abeer

Abstract

Background: Anal fissure is a linear painful mucosal tearing in the distal part of anal canal. It extends from dentate to anal edge. Aim: To compare the glyceryltrinitrate ointment and internal lateral sphincterotomy for anal fissure pain relief in acute/chronic pts. Study Design: Prospective study Place and duration of study: Department of Surgery Unit-II, Fatima Memorial Hospital, Shadman Lahore from 1st October 2018 to 31stDecember 2020. Methodology: 40 pts with acute and chronic anal fissure were enrolled. Half of the patients undergo internal lateral sphincterotomy while other opted 0.2% use of glyceryl trinitrate ointment. Each patient was followed for pain, recovery, complications and recurrence until 12 months for internal lateral sphincterotomy and 18 months in glyceryl trinitrate ointment. Results: There were 24 males and 16 females with a mean age of patients as 30±3.2 years. Initial follow-up of patients showed 100% pain and fissure improvement in internal lateral sphincterotomy group as compared to 60% in glyceryl trinitrate ointment group respectively. Conclusion: Internal lateral sphincterotomy is most efficient and reliable procedure in relieving anal fissure pains. Keywords: Anal fissure, Internal lateral sphincterotomy, Glyceryl trinitrate

Publisher

Lahore Medical and Dental College

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