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Acupoint Needle-Embedding Combined with Ironing Therapy for Postoperative Pain After Anal Surgery
Published on: June 23, 2023
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[Complications of hemorrhoids]
Summary
Severe hemorrhoid complications like perianal thrombosis and incarcerated prolapse cause significant pain. Acute surgical intervention, such as incision or excision for thrombosis and emergency hemorrhoidectomy for prolapse, offers rapid symptom relief.
Area of Science:
- Colorectal Surgery
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Hemorrhoids are a common condition with serious potential complications.
- Perianal thrombosis and incarcerated prolapsed internal hemorrhoids are significant causes of perianal pain and bleeding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the management of acute hemorrhoid complications.
- To describe surgical indications and preferred approaches for painful hemorrhoid complications.
Main Methods:
- Review of common and serious hemorrhoid complications.
- Description of acute surgical interventions for perianal thrombosis and incarcerated prolapsed internal hemorrhoids.
Main Results:
- Acute surgical incision or excision provides rapid relief for perianal thrombosis.
- Emergency hemorrhoidectomy may be indicated for incarcerated prolapsed internal hemorrhoids.
- Segmental hemorrhoidectomy followed by staged elective surgery is a preferred approach.
Conclusions:
- Prompt surgical management is crucial for severe hemorrhoid complications.
- Surgical interventions can effectively alleviate pain and address serious hemorrhoid issues.
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