Proctological surgery: use of a salsobromoiodic gel solution in the post-operative period.

Background. This study was aimed to demonstrate the advantages and the effi cacy of a salsobromoiodic gel solution sponge to use in coloproctology after surgery for the most frequent pathologies of anal canal and of perineal region. Materials and Methods. The Authors have tested the salsobromoiodic gel solution (Fertomcidina U®) in a consecutive series of patients referred to 5 coloproctological centers where they have been submitted to surgery for pathologies of anal canal and of perineal region. A total of 30 patients, 15 with clinico-instrumental diagnosis of III- IV degree haemorrhoids and 15 with diagnosis of chronic anal fi ssure entered in a clinical followup after an out-patient setting or surgery for the respective pathologies. The gel formulation is realized as a salsobromoiodic solution containing salicylic acid and magnesium biphosphate making a strong bactericide and fungicide action applicable on human skin for tissues reparation and their riepithelization.