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Lateral sphincterotomy + EUA
Hi Doctors, I have fissure from 2 yrs and 8 months and been to Gastro  doctor today and he suggested below surgery what is lateral sphincterotomy + EUA ? What is the purpose of examination under anesthesia ( EUA)?
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The procedure is to release your anal sphincter tone to ease passage of stool, thereby help healing of fissure. Eua is examination under anaesthesia.
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Best is laser sphincterotomy...visit good Laser Surgeon
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