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Infrared photocoagulation of hemorrhoids
1Great Plains Regional Medical Center, North Platte, Nebraska.
The Nebraska Medical Journal
|November 1, 1990
Summary
Infrared photocoagulation effectively treats low-grade internal hemorrhoids. This safe treatment option is suitable for patients experiencing bleeding internal hemorrhoids.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
Background:
- Internal hemorrhoids are a common condition.
- Bleeding is a primary symptom of internal hemorrhoids, particularly in low-grade cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of infrared photocoagulation for treating low-grade internal hemorrhoids.
Main Methods:
- Twenty-five patients with grade one and grade two bleeding internal hemorrhoids were treated.
- Treatment involved infrared photocoagulation.
Main Results:
- Infrared photocoagulation demonstrated effectiveness in treating low-grade bleeding internal hemorrhoids.
- The treatment was found to be safe for the patient cohort.
Conclusions:
- Infrared photocoagulation is a viable and safe therapeutic option for managing low-grade internal hemorrhoids.
- Further comparative studies may be warranted to evaluate this method against other treatment modalities.
