Purpose: To characterize the population of patients undergoing surgical treatment of anal fissures; to assess the outcomes and complications of the procedures in an ambulatory surgical center; and to evaluate the satisfaction degree of the patients. Methods: Demographic data, type of procedure and complications of patients who underwent surgical treatment for anal fissuresin the Integrated Cent...

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