I have an anal fissure that isn't getting better even though I've increased my fiber and water intake over past few months. My doctor is recommending surgery to cut part of the anal sphincter. Are there any other treatment options?

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Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Mayo Clinic health letter (English ed.) (Mayo Clin Health Lett), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Sep; vol 27 (issue 9) : pp 8

Dates: Created 2009/10/07; Completed 2009/10/29;

PMID: 19839081, status: MEDLINE (last retrieved date: 10/29/2009)

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