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ANAL FISSURE
PREPARING FOR AN
ANAL FISSURE
Anal fissure is a tear in the lining of the lower rectum ( anal canal) that can cause pain during bowel movements. If you have a anal fissure that hasn't heal after 8 to 12 weeks, it is considered a long-term (chronic) fissure.
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STEPS TO BOOKING:
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Obtain a referral form from your physician
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Book an appointment with our office
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If you are using insurance (Present Insurance Card)
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MEET THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST
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Consultation booking
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Laboratory and Imaging test completed
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Preoperative questionnaire
THE DAY BEFORE YOUR PROCEDURE:​
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Fast 12 hours prior to procedure
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Bowel preparation is required (Liquid diet-coconut water, chicken broth, soup, etc...)
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Remember to leave all valuables at home (jewelry, money etc.)
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Refrain from smoking and use of alcoholic beverages
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Shower the morning of the procedure
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SURGERY TIMELINE:
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Patient assessment about 45 minutes after check in
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Anesthesia takes about 15 minutes.
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Surgery takes about 45 minutes
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Recovery requires 45 minutes to 1 hour
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Upon clearance by the doctor the patient is released.
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RESULTS TIMELINE:​
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Post operative guidelines given
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Follow-up care
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I'm ready to begin...
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BENEFITS:
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Reduced pain due to anal spasm, reduced symptoms related to the fissure, reduced bleeding from the fissure, improved hygiene
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Diagnosis, minimization of symptoms, relief of symptoms
POTENTIAL COMPLICATIONS & RISK:
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Bleeding, both immediate or delayed, possibly requiring re-operation
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Infection at the surgical site, possibly requiring further treatment and/or surgery
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Post-operative pain, both acute and chronic
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Recurrent anal fissure and pain
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Injury to the sphincter muscles causing temporary per rectum permanent incontinence
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Narrowing of the anal canal leading to stenosis
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Although the risks and complications may occur only very rarely they do sometimes occur and cannot be predicted or prevented by the physician
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