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[Modified procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids to prevent and treat postoperative complications]
Sheng-long Li1, Ting-bao Yin, Jun-ming Yang
1Department of Anorectal Surgery, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510515, China.
Objective:
To investigate the complications of procedure for prolapse and hemorrhoids (PPH) and their management.
Method:
The clinical data of 147 cases of severe hemorrhoids treated by modified PPH were analyzed in view of the operation method and postoperative complications.
Result:
All the prolapsed hemorrhoids recovered immediately after the operation. The main complications on the first postoperative day were abdominal distention caused by dysuria, pain, and constant sense of defecation urgency, which lasted for 1 to 16 days. Thirty-six cases had intermittent hemafecia 1 to 12 days after operation, improved with expectant treatment. No stoma stenosis, copracrasia or relapse of prolapse occurred during the follow-up for 1 to 37 months.
Conclusion:
All postoperative complications can be prevented, alleviated and cured with modified PPH.
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