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. 2011 Mar;24(1):5-13.
doi: 10.1055/s-0031-1272818.

Hemorrhoids

Caroline Sanchez  1 , Bertram T Chinn
Affiliations

Hemorrhoids

Caroline Sanchez et al. Clin Colon Rectal Surg. 2011 Mar.

Abstract

Hemorrhoid disease is the most common reason patients seek evaluation by a colon and rectal surgeon. The majority of hemorrhoids can be managed nonoperatively with medical management or office-based procedures. The authors review the anatomy, pathophysiology, presentation, and management of hemorrhoids.

Keywords: Hemorrhoids; bleeding; ligation; medical management; prolapse; thrombosis.

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Figure 1
Hemorrhoid thrombosis.
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Figure 2
Excision of thrombosis.
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Figure 3
Ulcerated thrombosis.
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Figure 4
Acute hemorrhoid disease.
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Figure 5
Injection of local anesthetic.
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Figure 6
Office treatment of acute hemorrhoid disease.
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Figure 7
Ligation of reduced internal hemorrhoids without anoscope after local block.
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