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Khalid Khan1,2, Raghuram Lakshminarayan3, Marina Yiasemidou4
1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull, UK.
The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
|February 5, 2025
Summary
Endovascular rectal artery embolisation (RAE) is being studied for symptomatic haemorrhoids. This review will assess its safety and effectiveness compared to other treatments.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Vascular Surgery
- Interventional Radiology
Background:
- Symptomatic haemorrhoids affect a significant portion of the population.
- Current treatment options for haemorrhoids have varying success rates and potential complications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the safety and clinical effectiveness of endovascular rectal artery embolisation (RAE) for symptomatic haemorrhoids.
- To provide evidence-based guidance for clinicians considering RAE as a treatment option.
Main Methods:
- This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review.
- The review will systematically search for relevant studies on RAE for haemorrhoids.
- Data on safety outcomes and clinical effectiveness will be extracted and synthesized.
Main Results:
- Results are pending the completion of the systematic review and data analysis.
- The review aims to identify the benefits and risks associated with RAE.
Conclusions:
- Conclusions will be drawn based on the synthesized evidence regarding the safety and effectiveness of RAE.
- The findings will inform clinical practice and patient management for symptomatic haemorrhoids.
