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Recurring anal fissure. when is it time to consider surgery?
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Now: If after 2-3 months of conservative therapy or recurrence it doesn't resolve then it's time
Answered 11/28/2017
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Symptoms: Persistent symptoms and failure of medical therapy should warrant surgery
Answered 11/28/2017
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