The use of Ligasure haemorrhoidectomy in patients taking oral anticoagulation therapy.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the safety of Ligasure haemorrhoidectomy in treating patients on long-term anticoagulation therapy.


METHODS
Three patients taking warfarin underwent Ligasure haemorrhoidectomy for prolapsing haemorrhoids.


RESULTS
Each had a successful procedure without complications.


CONCLUSIONS
Ligasure haemorrhoidectomy can be safely performed in anticoagulated patients and reduces in-patient hospital stay.
Lawes
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Department of Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, UK. dannylawes@hotmail.com
Palazzo
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Clifton
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001281:Atrial Fibrillation / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006484:Hemorrhoids / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011391:Prolapse; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014859:Warfarin / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D000925:Anticoagulants; D014859:Warfarin