New thoughts on the aetiology of haemorrhoids and the development of non-operative methods for their management.
Haemorrhoids constitute a frequent clinical problem. A variety of conservative treatment options have been proposed, the majority of which can be safely performed on an outpatient basis. Haemorrhoidectomy, however, remains the ultimate treatment for large, third degree haemorrhoids.
Dennison
A R
AR
Department of Surgery, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield, UK.
Paraskevopoulos
J A
JA
Kerrigan
D D
DD
Shorthouse
A J
AJ
D003248:Constipation / Q000150:complications; D017679:Cryotherapy; D003972:Diathermy; D004032:Diet; D004106:Dilatation; D005260:Female; D006484:Hemorrhoids / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D053685:Laser Therapy; D008026:Ligation; D008028:Light Coagulation; D008297:Male; D015911:Sclerotherapy