Pectenosis

  • Ernst Stein
Chapter

Abstract

Pectenosis (Synonym: chronic anal myofibrosis) is an uncommon chronic inflammatory condition in which fibrosis in the distal portion of the internal anal sphincter leads to a ring-shaped stenosis of the anal canal between the dentate and anocutaneous lines (Fig.1 p.4).

Keywords

Anal Canal Distal Portion Anal Fissure Internal Anal Sphincter Sphincter Tone 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Ernst Stein
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  1. 1.Arzt für Dermatologie - AllergologieLimburgerhofGermany

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