Sphincterotomy

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Preoperative Care

Most fissure repairs are same day surgeries, meaning that the patient can go home the same day. If a patient needs to remain in the hospital, they are usually discharged the following day.

Preoperative tests including blood and urine tests, a chest x-ray, and an EKG may be performed. Additional tests depend on the patient's health and if general anesthesia is going to be utilized. These tests are normally done a few days prior to surgery.

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