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anal fissures, abscesses and fistulae (assessments and common findings…
anal fissures, abscesses and fistulae
definition
are common problems that develop from trauma or infection in the anorectal area resulting in ulceration, accumulation of pus under the sub mucosal lining of the rectum and abnormal opening.
causes and risk factors
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tuberculosis, syphilis and Crohn's disease
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pathophysiology
most anal fissures are superficial and therefore heal spontaneously in respond to therapy. the fissure may however cause bleeding if healing does not occur . infection may also set in , causing anal abscesses.
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