TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Anal Fissure A1 - Hay, Jr, William W. A1 - Levin, Myron J. A1 - Deterding, Robin R. A1 - Abzug, Mark J. PY - 2017 T2 - Quick Medical Diagnosis & Treatment Pediatrics 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 SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accesspediatrics.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1145453485 ER -