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Common Anal Problems in Women

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Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

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Abstract

Anal problems are common in women and often present special therapeutic challenges, especially during pregnancy and following delivery. Thrombosed external hemorrhoids and anal fissure are frequently seen during and after pregnancy. Prolapsed, strangulated internal hemorrhoids, an uncommon problem in the general population, is a well-recognized complication of vaginal delivery. Anal skin tags are common in multiparous women. These problems will be discussed in this chapter.

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  1. Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Dr Marcus J. Burnstein (Associate Professor)

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  1. Urogynecology Unit, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    H. P. Drutz BA, MD, FRC(C), FACOG, FSOGC

  2. Division of Urology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    S. Herschorn BSc, MDCM, FRCSC

  3. Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    N. E. Diamant MD, FRCP(C)

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Burnstein, M.J. (2003). Common Anal Problems in Women. In: Drutz, H.P., Herschorn, S., Diamant, N.E. (eds) Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-84628-238-1_21

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