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[Surgery of hemorrhoids using the Long method and its complications]
1Chirurgicko-traumatologické oddĕlení Klaudiánovy nemocnice, Sdruzení zdravotnických zarízení Mladá Boleslav.
Summary
Stapled hemorrhoidectomy is a viable surgical option for hemorrhoids, but complications like bleeding and anal stenosis require careful management. This study assesses these surgical risks and their treatment.
Area of Science:
- Colorectal Surgery
- Surgical Innovation
Context:
- Hemorrhoidectomy is a common surgical procedure.
- Stapled hemorrhoidectomy (Longo procedure) offers an alternative surgical technique.
Purpose:
- To assess surgical complications associated with stapled hemorrhoidectomy.
- To evaluate the management and prevention of these complications.
Summary:
- A 2-year prospective study of 52 patients undergoing stapled hemorrhoidectomy revealed a 21.2% complication rate.
- Major complications included massive rectal bleeding (7.6%) and anal stenosis.
- Other observed complications were local infection, anal fissure, and urinary retention.
Impact:
- Stapled hemorrhoidectomy is a feasible alternative for surgical hemorrhoid treatment.
- Understanding and managing potential complications like bleeding and stenosis is crucial for patient outcomes.
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