Anus Flashcards
1
Q
a tear in the anoderm distal to the dentate line. trauma from either the passage of hard stool or prolonged diarrhea.
A
anal fissure
2
Q
cycle of pain, spasm, ischemia contributes to the dev of a poorly healing wound that becomes…
A
chronic fissure
3
Q
FIRSTLINE THERAPY to minimize anal trauma includes
A
bulk agents, stool softeners, and warm sitz baths. Addition of 2% lidocaine jelly or other analgesic creams,
