P T Aitola1, K M Hiltunen, M J Matikainen. 1. Department of Surgery, Tampere University Hospital and Medical School, University of Tampere, Finland.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To review the results of Y-V anoplasty combined with internal sphincterotomy in the treatment of anal stenosis. DESIGN: Retrospective study. SETTING: University hospital, Finland. SUBJECTS: 10 patients with stenosis of the anal canal. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Improvement of symptoms and function. RESULTS: Nine patients improved postoperatively. Six of the patients had good results, three had fair results and one had a poor result. There were no postoperative complications. CONCLUSION: Y-V anoplasty combined with internal sphincterotomy is a safe and simple procedure that gives good results. We recommend its use to treat stenosis of the anal canal.
OBJECTIVE: To review the results of Y-V anoplasty combined with internal sphincterotomy in the treatment of anal stenosis. DESIGN: Retrospective study. SETTING: University hospital, Finland. SUBJECTS: 10 patients with stenosis of the anal canal. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Improvement of symptoms and function. RESULTS: Nine patients improved postoperatively. Six of the patients had good results, three had fair results and one had a poor result. There were no postoperative complications. CONCLUSION: Y-V anoplasty combined with internal sphincterotomy is a safe and simple procedure that gives good results. We recommend its use to treat stenosis of the anal canal.
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