title: [Modified procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids to prevent and treat postoperative complications].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To investigate the complications of procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH) and their management.
  
  
  METHODS
  The clinical data of 147 cases of severe hemorrhoids treated by modified PPH were analyzed in view of the operation method and postoperative complications.
  
  
  RESULTS
  All the prolapsed hemorrhoids recovered immediately after the operation. The main complications on the first postoperative day were abdominal distention caused by dysuria, pain, and constant sense of defecation urgency, which lasted for 1 to 16 days. Thirty-six cases had intermittent hemafecia 1 to 12 days after operation, improved with expectant treatment. No stoma stenosis, copracrasia or relapse of prolapse occurred during the follow-up for 1 to 37 months.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  All postoperative complications can be prevented, alleviated and cured with modified PPH.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anorectal Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
authors.forename: Sheng-long
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Li
authors.forename: Ting-bao
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Yin
authors.forename: Jun-ming
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Yang
authors.forename: Jie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ning
mesh_terms: D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006484:Hemorrhoids / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012005:Rectal Prolapse / Q000601:surgery*; D013528:Surgical Staplers