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. 2010 Oct;109(5):279-82.

Successful treatment of chronic anal fissure utilizing sacral nerve stimulation

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Successful treatment of chronic anal fissure utilizing sacral nerve stimulation

Alexander Yakovlev et al. WMJ. 2010 Oct.

Abstract

Objective: This is a report of a novel treatment approach for chronic anal fissure using minimally invasive sacral nerve stimulation (SNS).

Measurements: The patient underwent uneventful placement of 1 temporary 8-electrode lead (Medtronic Inc, Minneapolis, Minnesota) for sacral nerve root stimulation.

Results: The patient experienced instantaneous relief of perineal pain after start of SNS and steady healing of the fissure by the end of the second week.

Conclusion: SNS offers an alternative treatment option of chronic anal fissure for patients who choose not to use more invasive surgical interventions.

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