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1. Benign Anorectal Disease David J. Orcutt MD
Paul M. Tender MD
2. Benign Anorectal disease Hemorrhoids
Fissure-in-Ano
Anorectal Abscess/Fistula-in-Ano
3. Anorectal Anatomy
4. Anorectal Physiology
5. Hemorrhoids Definition
Not varicosities
“Vascular cushions”
arterioles, venules, thick submucosa, smooth muscle, connective tissue
Normal anatomy
? Continence ?
6. Hemorrhoids Predisposing factors
Change in bowel habits
diarrhea or constipation
Pregnancy
? hormonal
7. Hemorrhoids
8. Hemorrhoids Nonoperative Treatment
diet
eliminate straining
Minor Procedures
rubber band ligation
Sclerotherapy
phenol oil, sodium morrhuate, quinine urea
Infrared Photocoagulation
10. Three quadrant hemorrhoidectomy:
13. Strangulated Hemorrhoids:
15. Fissure-in-Ano Clinical features
Tearing, sharp stabbing
Bleeding
linear ulcer/crack
Post midline (90%)
female ant midline (10%)
Etiology
Anal trauma
Hard/constipating stool
16. Fissure-in-Ano Pathogenesis
Viscous Cycle
crack/tear-> pain-> int anal spincter spasm-> decreased blood flow-> ischemia
Treatment
Acute
Avoidance of constipation
sitz baths
+/- creams, ointments
17. Fissure-in-Ano Treatment
Acute(cont)
Nitroglycerin (0.2%)
Diltiazem (2.0%)
Recurrence
25%-30%
18. Fissure-in-Ano Chronic
Failure of conservative treatment
exposed sphincter
sentinel pile
hypertrophied anal papilla
20. Anorectal Abscess/Fistula-in-Ano Pathogenesis
Infected anal gland
21. Anorectal Abscess/Fistula-in-Ano
22. Anorectal Abscess/Fistula-in-Ano
23. Fistula-in-Ano
24. Fistula-in-Ano Treatment
Fistulectomy/Fistulotomy
Fibrin Glue
Advancement Rectal Flap