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CHRONIC ANAL FISSURE (CAF)

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An anal fissure is a tear or open sore (ulcer) that develops in the lining of the large intestine, near the anus. It is a common and painful condition which affects around 1 in 10 people.¹

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References

1. NHS Anal fissure. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/anal-fissure/ Last accessed: June 2021.

KKI/UKIRE/REC/0002 June 2021

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CHRONIC ANAL FISSURE (CAF)

Information for members of the general public