Delayed fecal incontinence following surgery for anal fissure
International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 08/19/2011
Levin A et al. – Fecal incontinence may present as a late complication of anal fissure surgery. Incontinence may be associated with other cofactors accumulating over time or, more likely, anal fissure surgery may accelerate the physiologic age–related weakening of the anal sphincter mechanism. Candidates for anal fissure surgery should be informed regarding this possible outcome.





