Management of hemorrhoids by rubber band ligation

This study discusses the management of hemorrhoids by rubber band ligation. It reviews 233 rubber band ligation procedures in 148 patients with symptomatic hemorrhoids performed over a 5-year period. 72% of the patients underwent a single rubber band ligation, 22% a double band ligation and 6% a tri...

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Published inMaġallat al-ṭibbiyat al-lubnāniyyat Vol. 42; no. 1; p. 11
Main Authors Oueidat, D M, Jurjus, A R
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Lebanon 1994
Subjects
Adult
Aged
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Hemorrhoids - classification
Hemorrhoids - therapy
Humans
Incidence
Ligation - adverse effects
Ligation - methods
Male
Middle Aged
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:This study discusses the management of hemorrhoids by rubber band ligation. It reviews 233 rubber band ligation procedures in 148 patients with symptomatic hemorrhoids performed over a 5-year period. 72% of the patients underwent a single rubber band ligation, 22% a double band ligation and 6% a triple band ligation in one session without anesthesia. A follow-up of 18 +/- 5 months was carried out. Only three patients required hospitalization for complications. One patient was admitted for bleeding and recovered with clot evacuation, bed rest and blood transfusion. Two patients developed a band related abscess that resolved with drainage. Twenty patients (13.5%) reported pain associated with the procedure. Four patients needed subsequent surgical hemorrhoidectomy. Long-term results were good in 81.2% of the patients. This report agrees with previously published series showing the efficacy and cost containment of hemorrhoidal ligation.
ISSN:0023-9852