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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery

Background:

  • Hemorrhoidal disease, a common anal canal pathology, impacts millions, causing bleeding, pain, and prolapse.
  • It is classified as internal, external, or mixed, with varying symptoms and treatment considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the pathology, classification, and treatment modalities for hemorrhoidal disease.
  • To outline current therapeutic strategies from conservative measures to surgical interventions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of hemorrhoidal disease classification and treatment efficacy.
  • Analysis of conservative management (diet, phlebotonics) and procedural interventions (ligation, sclerotherapy, coagulation, hemorrhoidectomy).

Main Results:

  • Conservative treatments are first-line, but recurrence rates can be high.
  • Office-based procedures like rubber band ligation show high short-term success for internal hemorrhoids.
  • Excisional hemorrhoidectomy offers low recurrence but involves longer recovery.

Conclusions:

  • Hemorrhoidal disease management ranges from lifestyle changes to surgical options.
  • Procedural treatments are indicated for persistent symptoms unresponsive to conservative care.
  • Treatment choice depends on hemorrhoid type, grade, and patient factors.