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Home / Publications / Pain Research Forum / Papers of the Week / Topical 5% Minoxidil versus Topical 0.2% Glyceryl Trinitrate in Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

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2020 Mar


Int J Surg


http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32028023?dopt=Abstract


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Topical 5% Minoxidil versus Topical 0.2% Glyceryl Trinitrate in Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

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Topical 5% Minoxidil versus Topical 0.2% Glyceryl Trinitrate in Treatment of Chronic Anal Fissure: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Emile S H, Abdel-Razik M A, Elshobaky A, Elbaz S A, Khafagy W, Shalaby M
Int J Surg. 2020 Mar; 75:152-158.
PMID: 32028023.

Abstract

Chronic anal fissure (CAF) is a common painful anal condition. Medical treatment of CAF involves the use of agents that induce chemical sphincterotomy. The present trial aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of topical minoxidil and glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) preparations in treatment of CAF.
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