Fissure in ano

Introduction: Fissure in ano

Description of Fissure in ano

Fissure in ano: A painful linear ulcer at the margin of the anus. It appears as a crack or slit in the mucous membrane of the anus and is very painful and difficult to heal. (Dorland, 27th ed & Stedman, 25th ed)
Source: Diseases Database

Fissure in ano: A painful linear ulcer at the margin of the anus. It appears as a crack or slit in the mucous membrane of the anus and is very painful and difficult to heal. (Dorland, 27th ed & Stedman, 25th ed).
Source: MeSH 2007

Fissure in ano: Related Topics

These medical condition or symptom topics may be relevant to medical information for Fissure in ano:

• Fissure
• Painful (6458 causes)
• Linear
• Ulcer (24 causes)
• Margin
• Anus
• Anus symptoms (466 causes)
• Anus disease
• Anus disorder

Fissure in ano as a Symptom

Fissure in ano (symptom): Another name for Anal fissure.
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Fissure in ano (symptom): A painful ulcer linear to the margin of the anus...more »

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Terms associated with Fissure in ano:

Terms Similar to Fissure in ano:

• Anal fissure

Source: Diseases Database

• Anal Fissure
• Anal Ulcer

Source - MeSH 2007

Broader terms for Fissure in ano

• Anus Diseases

Source - MeSH 2007

Hierarchical classifications of Fissure in ano

The following list attempts to classify Fissure in ano into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Digestive System Diseases
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
    • Intestinal Diseases
      • Rectal Diseases
        • Anus Diseases
          • Fissure in Ano

External links related to: Fissure in ano

• Benign Perianal Disease Referral Guidelines
• eMedicine - Anal Fissure : Article by Brian P Gillett, MD
• Operative procedures for fissure in ano (Cochrane Review)
• eMedicine - Anal Fissure : Article by Lisa S Poritz, MD
• eMedicine - Anal Fistulas and Fissures : Article by Ingrid Legall, MD
• Non surgical therapy for anal fissure (Cochrane Review)

Source: Diseases Database

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