Anal skin tags: removal made simple.
| Title | Anal skin tags: removal made simple. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2012 |
| Authors | Spanos, C. P. |
| Journal | Colorectal Dis |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 10 |
| Pagination | e747-8 |
| Date Published | 2012 Oct |
| ISSN | 1463-1318 |
| Keywords | Anus Diseases, Cautery, Humans, Pain, Postoperative, Skin Diseases, Surgical Stapling, Suture Techniques |
| Abstract | AIM: Anal skin tags are a common finding. They are found in one-third of patients with bening anal disorders. We describe a simple method of anal skin tag removal during stapled anopexy. This involves utilizing the circular anal dilator provided with the stapling kit.METHOD: Skin tags are brought through the perforations of the circular anal dilator of the stapling kit. The skin tags are removed by cautery.RESULTS: Minimal pain has been noticed in patients under going this procedure.CONCLUSION: Anal skin tags can be removed in a simple manner using components provided with the stapling kit. We decribe a simple method of anal skin tag removal during stapled anopexy. This involves utilizing the circular anal dilator provided with the stapling kit. |
| DOI | 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2012.03087.x |
| Alternate Journal | Colorectal Dis |
| PubMed ID | 22646711 |
