Anorectal Flashcards
What s anal fissure
Longitudinal split in the anoderm of the distal anal canal
Extension of anal fissure
anal verge to the dentate line. Not beyond that.
Anal fis common at wht age
Common in young adults
Common sites of AF
- Anterior- common in women (10:1)
- Posterior- frequently affected
Wht are ectopic siites of anal ffis
Crohn’s disease – Anal intercourse – TB – Sexually transmitted disease – HIV – Squamous cell carcinoma
Causes for anal fissures
Strained evacuation of a hard stool
• Repeated passage of diarrhea
• Vaginal delivery-anterior anal fissure
What are types of anal fissures
Acute
Chronic
Three features of chronic af
Hypertropic anal papilla
Fissure with heaped up scarred edges
Sentinalskin tag
Two mx tyes of anal fissure
Conservative
Surgical
Outcome of conservative mx af
healing of almost all acute and the majority of chronic fissures
What are used in conservative mx of AF
Analgesics oral and local Stool bulking agents Stool softners Adequate water i take Chemical agrnts -GTN 0.2%bd tds -CCB =dilitiazem 2% Botox injections
What are Surgical Management options AF
Lateral internal sphincterotomy
Anal advancement flap
What are complications of internal sphincterectomy in AF
Haemorrhage Haematoma Bruising Perianal abscess and fistula Faecal incontinence- particularly in women
What’s haemorroids
Dilalated anal cushions increased venous pressure within them
Common in elderly
Situated in 3, 7,11 O’clock positions
How haemorrhoids get Development
Man’s upright posture
Lack of valves in the portal venous system
Raised abdominal pressure
What are types of haemorroids
Primary
Secondary
Reasons for primary haemorroids
Constipation
• ProfuseDiarrhea
• Pregnancy
• Obesity