RT Book, Section
A1 Hay, Jr, William W.
A1 Levin, Myron J.
A1 Deterding, Robin R.
A1 Abzug, Mark J.
SR Print(0)
ID 1145453485
T1 Anal Fissure
T2 Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatrics
YR 2017
FD 2017
PB McGraw-Hill Education
PP New York, NY
SN 9781264257614
LK accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1145453485
RD 2024/04/24
AB Defined  as  a  slit-like  tear  in  the  squamous  epithelium  of  the  anus  that  usually  occurs  secondary  to  the  passage  of  large,  hard  fecal  masses,  typically  at  the  superior  and  inferior  aspects  of  the  anusAnal  stenosis,  anal  crypt  abscess,  and  trauma  can  be  contributory  factorsSexual  abuse  must  be  considered  in  children  with  large,  irregular,  or  multiple  anal  fissuresThe  infant  or  child  with  anal  fissure  typically  cries  with  defecation  and  will  try  to  hold  back  stools