Table 1.
Demographics and presenting symptoms
Haemorrhoids (n = 45) | Anal fissure (n = 41) | |
---|---|---|
Age(yrs) |
39 (21–60) |
41 (18–64) |
median (range) | ||
Male/Female ratio |
1.8:1 |
2.1:1 |
CD diagnosis (%) |
24 (53.3%) |
22 (53.7%) |
-ileum |
21 |
18 |
-colon |
2 |
2 |
-both |
1 |
2 |
Symptoms (%) |
|
|
-bleeding |
91% |
88% |
-prolapse |
62% |
- |
-anal discomfort |
54% |
60% |
-thrombosis |
19% |
- |
-pain |
- |
81% |
-sentinel pile | - | 58% |