Topical application of LEVORAG® as first-line treatment for chronic anal fissures: a preliminary multicentric study.
Minerva Chir
; 70(5): 319-25, 2015 Oct.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26013762
ABSTRACT
AIM:
The aim of the present study was to assess the safety and efficacy of this new topical agent as a first line treatment in patients with chronic anal fissures.METHODS:
Nine centres were involved in the study. Patients with chronic anal fissures were recruited and received Levorag® for 40 days. Follow-up visits were conducted at 10, 20 and 40 days from the recruitment. Primary outcome was the healing rate, secondary outcome the reduction of pain at the end of the treatment measured with a VAS scale.RESULTS:
Fifty patients completed the treatment. No adverse events were recorded. 60% of patients healed completely at the end of the treatment. In those that did not heal the reduction of mean VAS values was 60%.CONCLUSION:
The use of Levorag® on patients affected by chronic anal fissures achieved in the short term results similar to those experienced by more classic local treatments without any side effect.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Plant Extracts
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Beta-Glucans
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Dermatologic Agents
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Emollients
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Fissure in Ano
Type of study:
Clinical_trials
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
En
Journal:
Minerva Chir
Year:
2015
Type:
Article