Surgical Management of Patients with Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures from Kirkuk Province in Iraq

Background

: Hemorrhoids and anal fissures are common benign conditions of the anorectal area that significantly impact patients ' lives . Most complex cases of anorectal disease are referred to colorectal surgeons. Knowledge of these pathological processes is essential for appropriate treatment and monitoring. Hemorrhoids and fissures often respond to conservative treatment, but they may also require surgical intervention. It is necessary to take into account the occurrence of hemorrhoids and anal fissures.Patients and Methods: In this study, we report our data on the medical and surgical treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures among 1200 Iraqi patients, treated either medically or surgically according to the diagnosis hemorrhoids or anal fissures over a two-year period (2021-2022).