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Miao-Lin Lei1, Li-Li Dong2, Hui-Peng Zhang1
1Department of Gastroenterology, Laboratory of Translational Gastroenterology, Qilu Hospital, Shandong University, Jinan 250012, Shandong Province, China.
Abstract:
This letter offers commentary on an article published in a recent issue of the World Journal of Gastroenterology. Hemorrhoidal artery embolization is a promising approach to severe hemorrhoidal bleeding treatment, but inappropriate patient selection and the use of different embolization procedures may affect the clinical efficacy and cause serious complications. In this article, the most appropriate candidate patients, embolization materials, embolization methods, and clinical evaluation methods are discussed to improve the safety and effectiveness of the procedure.
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