Haemorrhoids: A doctor's dilemma

Alexander A. Deutsch*, Awjd Sternberg

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Abstract

The different forms of treatment for haemorrhoids are described. These include conservative therapy, elastic band ligation, sclerotherapy, cryosurgery, anal dilatation, lateral sphincterotomy and formal surgery. Controlled trials comparing these methods of treatment indicate that surgery should be rarely performed. Of the remaining methods available, elastic band ligation or anal dilatation are recommended.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)683-685
Number of pages3
JournalPostgraduate Medical Journal
Volume57
Issue number673
DOIs
StatePublished - 1981
Externally publishedYes

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