Open AccessComparative study to assess the effectiveness of topical Nifedipine and Diltiazem in the treatment of chronic anal fissure
Author(s) -
Archana Dipa Sangita Kujur,
Nishith M. Paul Ekka,
Satish Chandra,
Shreya Lal,
Shital Malua
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_986_20
Subject(s) - medicine , diltiazem , nifedipine , anesthesia , visual analogue scale , anal fissure , constipation , surgery , calcium
Chronic anal fissure is a common condition which is classically treated by surgery which may lead to incontinence. Recently medical treatment in form of calcium channel blockers (CCB) has gained interest.