Sphincterotomy in Arizona

Our GI specialists in Phoenix, AZ carry out each sphincterotomy on an outpatient basis using either general or local anesthesia. Your provider will make a small incision within the internal anal sphincter. The incision within the muscle lowers existing pressure, thereby allowing the fissure to close. The incision is then either sutured with dissolvable stitches or can be left open to heal naturally. As with any procedure, lateral internal sphincterotomy may come with some risks and complications — for example, inability to control stool or gas, bleeding, pain, infection at the location of the incision, and trouble with urination. We encourage you to discuss the complete list of possible benefits and risks of this procedure with your Arizona Digestive Health gastroenterologist.

Anal fissures may close naturally and without medical treatment in some cases. However, if you are dealing with a fissure that is not healing and is seemingly resistant to the more conservative approaches, then a sphincterotomy may be something that could help you. Should you have further questions about the sphincterotomy or any other treatment method for anal fissures, we invite you to contact an Arizona Digestive Health provider. With dozens of board-certified gastroenterologists and numerous GI offices in and around Phoenix, Arizona Digestive Health aims to provide patient-centric treatment for gastrointestinal concerns such as anal fissures. If you are on the search for a provider who performs sphincterotomies in Phoenix, AZ please request an appointment with us today.