Comparison of frequency of post-operative fecal incontinence in patients with closed versus open internal anal sphincterotomy: Experience at a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan

摘要

Abstract Objective: To compare the frequency of postoperative fecal incontinence in patients with closed lateral internal anal sphincterotomy with von greaves knife versus standard Park's operation (open method) for chronic anal fissure. Design: Randomized Control Trial. Setting and Duration: The trial was conducted at department of Surgery, Kulsoom Bi Valika Social Security (KVSS) S.I.T.E. Hospital, Karachi, for a period of six months from 13th February 2011 to 12th August 2011. Methodology: Ni.