title: Operative management of internal hemorrhoids.
abstract: An estimated 50% of the population over age 50 years have experienced hemorrhoidal symptoms at some point in their lives. Improved surgical techniques for internal hemorrhoids can reduce postoperative pain and facilitate a quicker recovery.
authors.affiliation: Rochelle Paris Kline practices in the Department of Surgical Oncology at the University of Pittsburgh (Pa.) Medical Center. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.
authors.forename: Rochelle Paris
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Kline
mesh_terms: D061865:Hemorrhoidectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006484:Hemorrhoids / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination