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ArticleMedical cannabis and cannabinoids

Management of Chronic Anal Fissure with a Novel Topical Hemp-Herbal-Based Ointment: A Pilot Study.

Edward Ram, Yaniv Zager, Raanan Meyer, Dan Carter, Samia Joubran, Nir Horesh

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Article in Medical cannabis and cannabinoids. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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6 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Edward RamDepartment of General Surgery and Transplantations, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Yaniv ZagerDepartment of General Surgery and Transplantations, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Raanan MeyerFaculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Dan CarterFaculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.
Samia JoubranDepartment of General Surgery and Transplantations, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Nir HoreshDepartment of General Surgery and Transplantations, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel.
Tel Aviv University · ILSheba Medical Center · IL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Anal fissure (AF) is a common anorectal disease. Although several pharmacological treatments are available, many patients still require surgical interventions. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the efficacy of an ointment based on a multifunctional blend of herbal ingredients including hemp (ProctoFiz) for chronic AF. Methods: A single-arm, questionnaire-based prospective study was conducted in a large tertiary center to evaluate the outcomes of patients suffering from chronic AF treated with topical ProctoFiz. Results: Ninety-two patients were included in the study, 54 (58.7%) were females with a median age of 39 (range 17-78). 32 patients (34.7%) suffered from recurrent AF before enrolling in the study, and 5 patients (5.4%) underwent previous surgical interventions for AF. Three patients (3.2%) were lost to follow-up, leaving 89 patients for analysis. Eighty patients (89.9%) reported significant improvement of symptoms after 1 week using ProctoFiz, and 79 patients reported continued improvement after 1 month of treatment. The mean pain Visual Analog Score (VAS) declined by 6.6 points (8.9 vs. 2.3; 95% CI: 7.20 to -5.99, Conclusion: Hemp-based topical treatment of AF is feasible and significantly improves AF-correlated symptoms.

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Anal fissureAnalgesiaCannabinoid treatmentClinical trialSurgery

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PMCPMC9940646
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