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Laxatives after hemorrhoidectomy.

C D Johnson1, J Budd, A J Ward

  • 1Department of Surgery, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom.

Diseases of the Colon and Rectum
|October 1, 1987
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Wheat fiber supplementation after hemorrhoidectomy improves recovery by reducing pain and fecal soiling. Patients experienced shorter hospital stays and less discomfort compared to traditional laxative regimens.

Area of Science:

  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Dietary Fiber Research

Background:

  • Hemorrhoidectomy is a common surgical procedure for hemorrhoidal disease.
  • Postoperative management often includes strategies to regulate bowel function and minimize discomfort.
  • Traditional laxative regimens are frequently employed, but their efficacy and side effect profiles can vary.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the effectiveness of dietary wheat fiber versus a standard laxative regimen in patients undergoing Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy.
  • To evaluate the impact on postoperative bowel habits, pain, hospital stay, and fecal leakage.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized study involving 30 patients undergoing Milligan-Morgan hemorrhoidectomy.
  • Patients were assigned to receive either wheat fiber supplementation or a laxative regime (sterculia, magnesium sulfate, mineral oil).

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  • Outcomes including bowel habits, pain, hospital stay duration, and fecal leakage were assessed.

    • Main Results:

    • No significant differences in preoperative or postoperative bowel habits were observed between groups.
    • Patients receiving wheat fiber had a significantly shorter postoperative hospital stay (4 days vs. 5 days, P < .01).
    • Wheat fiber group reported less pain after defecation (P < .05) and experienced less fecal leakage (5/17 vs. 10/13, P < .05).

    Conclusions:

    • Dietary wheat fiber is an effective option for promoting satisfactory bowel function post-hemorrhoidectomy.
    • Wheat fiber supplementation offers advantages over traditional laxative regimens, including reduced pain, less fecal leakage, and shorter hospital stays.
    • This dietary approach represents a valuable adjunct in the postoperative care of hemorrhoidectomy patients.