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A 28-year-old man presents for follow-up of a painful posterior midline anal fissure that has not improved after fiber supplementation and a 6-week course of topical diltiazem 2%. On examination, he has a chronic posterior midline fissure and a hypertonic sphincter. What is the best next course of action?
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