[Emborrhoid: Rectal arteries embolization for hemorrhoid treatment]

Area of Science:

• Vascular Surgery
• Interventional Radiology
• Gastroenterology

Background:

• Hemorrhoids are a common cause of rectal bleeding with evolving treatment options.
• Traditional treatments can be invasive; minimally invasive approaches are increasingly preferred.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Emborrhoid technique for hemorrhoid treatment.
• To assess symptom improvement and recurrence rates following arterial embolization.

Main Methods:

• Selective embolization of hemorrhoidal arteries using microcoils.
• Evaluation in animal models followed by clinical research in over 100 patients.

Main Results:

• Significant symptom improvement reported in 60-80% of patients.
• No ischemic complications were identified during the study.
• An average recurrence rate of 30% at two years was observed.

Conclusions:

• Emborrhoid embolization is a safe and effective minimally invasive treatment for hemorrhoids.
• Recurrence may be linked to incomplete embolization, suggesting potential for improved techniques.
• Future research will focus on more selective embolization using particulate agents.