Chronic anal fissure without surgery

A chronic anal fissure is the indication, i.e. the reason, for the surgical procedure. In this form of anal fissure, wound healing cannot be guaranteed without surgery, so a surgical procedure should be performed. Conservative, i.e. non-surgical measures, such as the application of ointments and creams, can be used to support the healing process.However, at this stage of anal fissure, they cannot guarantee healing of the mucous membrane injury.

How long are you on sick leave after the surgery?

Sick leave after anal fissure surgery varies greatly and depends on the individual wound healing. It usually includes the hospital stay including the operation itself, which usually lasts a maximum of one week. In addition to the sick leave, there are also the days of rest after the stay in the clinic.

The ability to work depends mainly on the rehabilitation of the affected person and the healing of the wound. This often results in a total sick leave of about one to two weeks. However, this duration can be extended in the case of complicated processes. If the affected person does not yet feel fit for work, this should be discussed with the treating physician.

Anal fissure after surgery

An anal fissure can also reoccur after an already completed operation. There are several reasons for this. Therefore, these risk factors should be counteracted by choosing the right surgical technique with a doctor of confidence, a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

The region of the anal fissure that has already been operated on usually has poorer blood circulation due to the tissue damage, which favors the reappearance of an anal fissure.
Furthermore, hard bowel movements together with increased pressing during defecation are another risk factor which can lead to the formation of a new anal fissure after the surgical treatment.
The type and manner of the operation itself also plays a role in the possible emergence of a new anal fissure.