Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Cryohaemorrhoidectomy-preliminary experience.

O O Adekunle

    African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences
    |March 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Cryosurgery offers a safe and effective treatment for hemorrhoids, with short recovery times and reduced bleeding. However, some patients may experience persistent skin tags or perianal skin depigmentation.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    The temporalis muscle plus glabellar flap: handy local flaps for orbital repair after exenteration.

    West African journal of medicine·2000
    Same author

    Job stress associated with surgical training in Nigeria.

    African journal of medicine and medical sciences·1999
    Same author

    Case-controlled study of the epidemiological risk factors for breast cancer in Nigeria.

    The British journal of surgery·1999
    Same author

    Acute appendicitis in Nigeria.

    Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh·1986
    Same author

    Colorectal cancer in adolescent Nigerians.

    Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology. Supplement·1986
    Same author

    A comparative study of excisional surgery and cryohaemorrhoidectomy.

    African journal of medicine and medical sciences·1984
    Same journal

    Emergence of <i>Raoultella ornithinolytica</i> as a significant intestinal microbiota in Nigerian Neonates.

    African journal of medicine and medical sciences·2025
    Same journal

    BODY WEIGHT CHANGES IN WOMEN USING IMPLANON IN JOS, NIGERIA.

    African journal of medicine and medical sciences·2019
    Same journal

    DECLINING PREVALENCE OF HIV AND OTHER SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AMONG FEMALE SEX WORKERS IN JOS, NORTH-CENTRAL NIGERIA.

    African journal of medicine and medical sciences·2018
    Same journal

    Endodontic flare up: incidence and association of possible risk factors.

    African journal of medicine and medical sciences·2018
    Same journal

    Methods of voluntary reporting medication administration errors among nurses in the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.

    African journal of medicine and medical sciences·2018
    Same journal

    Validation of a Yoruba version of the arthritis self-efficacy scale.

    African journal of medicine and medical sciences·2018
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Colorectal Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Procedures

    Background:

    • Hemorrhoids are a common condition requiring effective treatment.
    • Cryosurgery presents a potential alternative to traditional hemorrhoid treatments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of cryosurgery for hemorrhoid treatment.
    • To assess patient outcomes, including recovery time and symptom resolution.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study involving twenty patients undergoing hemorrhoid cryosurgery.
    • Follow-up period ranging from 6 to 18 months post-procedure.

    Main Results:

    • Significant reduction in bleeding, hospitalization, and convalescence periods.
    • Shorter postoperative discharge compared to other reported series.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Occurrence of persistent skin tags in third-degree hemorrhoid cases.
  • Noted instances of perianal skin depigmentation.

    • Conclusions:

    • Cryosurgery is a viable treatment option for hemorrhoids, offering benefits in recovery and symptom management.
    • Potential for residual skin tags and depigmentation should be considered, especially in advanced cases.