I stumbled upon this site while searching about learning colorectal surgery, it's quite informative with some images and one or two videos (not for the squeamish) but very interesting, there's also a podcast on Fissures for those that don't fully understand the "ins and outs" .
http://www.learncolorectalsurgery.com/index.php

stevepain,
i think u r on your way to becoming a CRS!
it's never too late!
happy

I wish I wasn't too old (41) if I'd of got this fissure 20 odd years ago then maybe just maybe... Funny really, this whole ordeal has made me delve into everything rectal and have got to know things that maybe I shouldn't LOL.

we're the same age practically.
i am trying to switch careers but it requires schooling....i have taken 3 semesters now of advanced mathematics and am contemplating the next jump - pursuit of a masters of arts in teaching or a masters of secondary education, either one with concentration in mathematics.
i am sure you can get credit for having to deal with anal issues as well as spent plenty of time researching and visiting CRSs! you're practically a resident intern!

MATH!
Arggh!
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Happy,
Just more evidence of my theory that one has to be intelligent to have an AF. :roll: I liked math the "second time around" much more than the first. I did feel silly sometimes when taking college algebra with other students who were younger than my sons when I went back (like you) to pursue a different degree, but oh well.

Thanks for the informative, if slightly omg, link.I am learning so much from this site.

You're welcome nimitor, that's what this site is all about, glad you enjoyed the link!

That link was really good..........I hope to God I never get a fistula!!

Me too Bobcat, I don't fancy having a patchwork quilt for a backside, never mind the pain...