Proctology

Anal fissure

• Anal fissure is an oval, ulcer-like, longitudinal tear in the anal canal. 

• Anal fissure is one of the most common causes of anal pain.

• It is estimated in 20 % of the US population suffer from such conditions. There are approximately 350,000 new cases diagnosed in the US annually.

• Anal fissure occur in 1 in 350 persons in the European Union.

• Anal fissure is a common condition in young to middle-aged adults. Both females and males are affected.

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