title: The management of haemorrhoids.
abstract: Haemorrhoidal disease is common, but there is still no consensus on optimal treatment. The most appropriate treatment is tailored to the individual patient. This article defines and classifies haemorrhoids, reviewing the efficacy of current treatments including the latest techniques.
authors.affiliation: Southampton General Hospital, Southampton SO16 6YD.
authors.forename: Manish
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chand
authors.forename: Guy F
authors.initials: GF
authors.lastname: Nash
authors.forename: Natalie
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Dabbas
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D001003:Anal Canal / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods* / Q000639:trends; D006484:Hemorrhoids / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation / Q000379:methods; D015911:Sclerotherapy / Q000379:methods; D018084:Ultrasonography, Interventional