Fissure Surgery
An anal fissure is a small tear in the thin, moist tissue that lines the anus. The anus
is the muscular opening at the
end of the digestive tract where stool exits the body. Common causes include
constipation and straining or passing hard
or large stools during a bowel movement. Anal fissures typically cause pain and bleeding
with bowel movements. Most anal
fissures get better with simple dietary modifications
Some people with anal fissures may need medicine or, occasionally, surgery