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Case #6 -
A 34 year old with pain on bowel movements

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1.) What is the most likely cause of the pain in this patient?  Answer 
2.) What are other causes of anal pain? What in her history is characteristic of fissure?  Answer 
3.) Since the patient has pain, what is the best way to examine her and confirm the diagnosis? What is the most likely location of an anal fissure?  Answer 
4.) What are possible etiologies of anal fissure?  Answer 
5.) What are the various components of conservative management of anal fissure?  Answer 
6.) What are the indications for surgery?  Answer 
7.) What is the surgical procedure performed to treat anal fissure?  Answer 
 
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