Botulinum Toxin vs Surgery for Long-Term Anal Fissures
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatment approaches for chronic anal fissures (painful tears in the anal opening that last more than 6 weeks): botulinum toxin injections versus a surgical procedure. Both treatments aim to relax the muscle and allow healing.
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Who can take part
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Diagnosed with a chronic anal fissure that has lasted longer than 6 weeks
- Previous conservative (non-surgical) treatments have not worked
- Willing and able to give informed consent to participate
- No previous anal surgery
- No inflammatory bowel disease, pregnancy, or neurological disorders affecting bowel control
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