Sphincterotomy in Utah

Our Utah GI providers offer sphincterotomies on an outpatient basis using either general or local anesthesia. Your gastroenterology care provider makes a minor incision within the internal anal sphincter. The incision within the muscle reduces the pressure, thereby allowing the fissure to close. The incision will then either be sutured with dissolvable stitches or may be allowed to remain open to heal naturally. As is the case with any surgical procedure, lateral internal sphincterotomy could include certain risks and complications, like inability to control gas or stool, pain, bleeding, infection at the site of the incision, and trouble urinating. We encourage you to have a conversation regarding all the risks and benefits of a sphincterotomy with your Utah Gastroenterology gastroenterologist.

Some anal fissures may, in time, heal naturally. If, however, you are suffering from a fissure that isn't alleviated by typical treatments, a sphincterotomy may provide some relief. Should you have any unanswered questions about the sphincterotomy or any alternative methods for treating anal fissures, it would be in your best interest to connect with a Utah Gastroenterology provider. The board-certified gastroenterologists at Utah Gastroenterology strive to provide patient-centered care for gastroenterology conditions like anal fissures. If you are in need of a provider who can offer sphincteromies in Utah, please request a consultation with our specialists today.