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Review
. 2020 Feb;24(2):145-164.
doi: 10.1007/s10151-020-02149-1. Epub 2020 Jan 28.

Consensus statement of the Italian society of colorectal surgery (SICCR): management and treatment of hemorrhoidal disease

G Gallo  1   2 , J Martellucci  3 , A Sturiale  4 , G Clerico  2 , G Milito  5 , F Marino  6 , G Cocorullo  7 , P Giordano  8 , M Mistrangelo  9 , M Trompetto  10
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Consensus statement of the Italian society of colorectal surgery (SICCR): management and treatment of hemorrhoidal disease

G Gallo et al. Tech Coloproctol. 2020 Feb.

Abstract

Hemorrhoidal disease (HD) is the most common proctological disease in the Western countries. However, its real prevalence is underestimated due to the frequent self-medication.The aim of this consensus statement is to provide evidence-based data to allow an individualized and appropriate management and treatment of HD. The strategy used to search for evidence was based on application of electronic sources such as MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane Review Library, CINAHL, and EMBASE.These guidelines are inclusive and not prescriptive.The recommendations were defined and graded based on the current levels of evidence and in accordance with the criteria adopted by American College of Chest Physicians. The recommendations were graded A, B, and C.

Keywords: Conservative treatment; Hemorrhoidal disease; Hemorrhoids; Office-based procedures; Postoperative complications; Special conditions; Surgical treatment.

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The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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