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Review
. 2017 Feb;79(1):58-61.
doi: 10.1007/s12262-016-1578-7. Epub 2017 Jan 9.

Executive Summary - The Association of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI) Practice Guidelines for the Management of Haemorrhoids-2016

Niranjan Agarwal  1   2   3 , Kumkum Singh  4   5 , Parvez Sheikh  6 , Kushal Mittal  7   8 , Varughese Mathai  9 , Ashok Kumar  10
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Executive Summary - The Association of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI) Practice Guidelines for the Management of Haemorrhoids-2016

Niranjan Agarwal et al. Indian J Surg. 2017 Feb.

Abstract

This paper outlines the recommendations from the Association of Colon & Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI) practice guidelines for the management of haemorrhoids-2016. It includes diagnosis and management of haemorrhoids including dietary, non-surgical, and surgical techniques. These guidelines are intended for the use of general practitioners, general surgeons, colorectal surgeons, and gastrointestinal surgeons in India.

Keywords: Anal canal; Consensus; Electrosurgery; Flavonoids; Haemorrhoidectomy; Haemorrhoids; Haemorrhoids practice guidelines 2016.

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All the authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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