Treatment of hemorrhoids: A survey of surgical practice in Australia and New Zealand

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Authors
Fowler, George
Journal
World Journal of Clinical Cases
Type
Journal Article
Publisher
IS Publishing
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Hemorrhoidal disease is the most common anorectal disorder. Hemorrhoids can be classified as external or internal, according to their relation to the dentate line. External hemorrhoids originate below the dentate line and are managed conservatively unless the patient cannot keep the perianal region clean, or they cause significant discomfort. Internal hemorrhoids originate above the dentate line and can be managed according to the graded degree of prolapse, as described by Goligher. Generally, low-grade internal hemorrhoids are effectively treated conservatively, by non-operative measures, while high-grade internal hemorrhoids warrant procedural intervention.
Citation
Fowler G [et al]. Treatment of hemorrhoids: A survey of surgical practice in Australia and New Zealand. World Journal of Clinical Cases. 2019 Nov 26;7(22):3742-3750
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