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Rubber Band Ligation: A New Treatment Option for External Hemorrhoids
Danielle Sadik1, Jean-Felix St-Onge2, Francis St-Onge3,2
1Medicine, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, Las Cruces, USA.
Rubber band ligation with local anesthesia offers a minimally invasive treatment for external hemorrhoids. This technique shows high patient satisfaction and manageable discomfort, presenting an alternative to traditional surgery.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Colorectal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Procedures
Background:
- External hemorrhoids, originating below the dentate line, cause significant pain due to somatic innervation.
- Traditional management is conservative; invasive treatments are limited by postoperative pain and complications.
- Rubber band ligation has been avoided for external hemorrhoids due to pain concerns.
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