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Many patients with anal fissure cannot tolerate a preoperative enema because of excessive pain. Consequently, a mild cathartic the night before operation constitutes the only preoperative care necessary.
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(2006). Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy for Chronic Anal Fissure. In: Scott-Conner, C.E.H. (eds) Chassin’s Operative Strategy in Colon and Rectal Surgery. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-68370-6_24
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