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  • Fissure in Ano
  • Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy

Internal Anal Sphincterotomy

An anal fissure is a common benign anorectal condition affecting both children and adults. It is a painful linear tear in the posterior anoderm extending superiorly to the dentate line. Classically, anal fissures are caused by forceful expulsion of large, firm bowel contents. This activity reviews the pathophysiology and management strategies for anal fissures, as well as the indications for and techniques involved in performing an internal anal sphincterotomy. This activity highlights the interprofessional team’s role in managing affected patients.

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Credit types

AAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1 creditNursingUp to 1 creditPharmacyUp to 1 credit

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1 pointABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1 pointABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1 pointABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 pointABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1 point

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No

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No

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This provider typically $49–98

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1 credit
  • MOC · Up to 1 point
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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